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defenders routinely suffered intimidation, harassment, and arbitrary detention. It indicated
that freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly was subjected to undue
restrictions, including the arrest and detention, and ill-treatment of persons who tried to
exercise these rights. It stated that the United Nations should demand that the Government
comply with its human rights commitments on the issues of good governance and the rule of
law.
4.
Concluding remarks of the State under review
798. The Vice-President stated that, based on the information provided, out of 221
recommendations received, 202 enjoyed the support of Equatorial Guinea, and 19 were
noted.
799. The delegation thanked all States that intervened during the interactive dialogue to
make recommendations and give their support to improve the work carried out by Equatorial
Guinea in the field of human rights. This support in the struggle to build a society that would
have human rights as a supreme value was a source of pride for the country. Equatorial
Guinea also thanked the President of the Human Rights Council, the members of the troika
and representatives of civil society for their work and their participation in the process.
800. The delegation stated that Equatorial Guinea was aware that the country still faced
several challenges but indicated that it would continue to work to promote human rights in
general and, in particular, with a view to improving the situation of those most vulnerable in
society, such as women, children, persons with disabilities and older persons. Equatorial
Guinea reiterated its willingness to maintain close cooperation with the Human Rights
Council, the High Commissioner for Human Rights, and the United Nations system.
Ethiopia
801. The review of Ethiopia was held on 14 May 2019 in conformity with all the relevant
provisions contained in relevant Human Rights Council resolutions and decisions, and was
based on the following documents:
(a)
The national report submitted by Ethiopia in accordance with paragraph 15 of
the annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21
(A/HRC/WG.6/33/ETH/1);
(b)
The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 of the
annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21
(A/HRC/WG.6/33/ETH/2);
(c)
The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 of the
annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21
(A/HRC/WG.6/33/ETH/3).
802. At its 26th meeting, on 20 September 2019, the Human Rights Council considered
and adopted the outcome of the review of Ethiopia (see section C below).
803. The outcome of the review of Ethiopia comprises the report of the Working Group on
the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/42/14) and the views of Ethiopia concerning the
recommendations and/or conclusions, as well as its voluntary commitments and its replies to
questions or issues that were not sufficiently addressed during the interactive dialogue in the
Working Group, and which were presented before the adoption of the outcome by the plenary
(see also A/HRC/42/14/Add.1).
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