A/HRC/15/10 18. The illegal detention of the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, José Zamora Induta, and the kidnapping of the Prime Minister on 1 April 2010 are also currently under investigation by the Prosecutor-General. 19. Concerns about the arbitrary arrests and illegal detentions are intricately linked to the country’s fragile political situation, which the President and his Government are attempting to resolve through inclusive political dialogue. If it is to be effective in the fight against impunity and in the prevention of the political-military crises destabilizing the country, the Government needs to successfully implement its programme of defence and security sector reforms, as well as the reforms of the justice sector. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 20. During the interactive dialogue, 32 delegations made statements. A number of delegations recognized the difficulties facing Guinea-Bissau as a consequence of periods of conflict and political and institutional instability. Recommendations made during the dialogue are found in section II of the present report. 21. Algeria noted that since its independence, Guinea-Bissau had been living in political instability and extreme poverty, with all of the negative consequences for the enjoyment of human rights by a large sector of the population. It noted with interest the measures taken with respect to good governance, combating drug trafficking, convening the conference on national reconciliation and the creation of conditions favourable for a lasting peace, security and political stability in the country. Algeria made recommendations. 22. Brazil recalled that long-standing political and social turbulence had been obstacles to the establishment of minimum conditions for economic development and democracy in Guinea-Bissau. It welcomed the establishment of a Ministry of Women. High levels of poverty and hunger, low literacy levels and an unstable rule of law and security system were at the core of the challenges faced by the country. Despite this, institution-building had been developing consistently until disrupted by a failed coup in April. Brazil considered that improvement in the area of human rights required a bold commitment on the part of the Government and the people. It also depended on the support of the international community to overcome the root causes of human rights violations. Brazil made recommendations. 23. Canada welcomed the establishment of a National Human Rights Commission in October 2008, which would have an important role to play in the promotion and protection of human rights in Guinea-Bissau. Acknowledging recent reports regarding the interference of the military power in political affairs, Canada noted the Government’s willingness and progress in the establishment of commissions of inquiry to investigate the killings of March 2009. Canada was concerned about reports of increasing cases of female genital mutilation and noted the absence of detailed plans for combating all forms of violence against women and girls. Canada made recommendations. 24. Nigeria commended Guinea-Bissau for having ratified a number of the core international human rights instruments, which was a demonstration of its willingness to engage with the international community. It recognized that Guinea-Bissau was facing enormous challenges in fulfilling its commitments related to the promotion and protection of human rights, particularly with regard to health, education, the burden of long-standing traditions, external debt, the fact that it was a transit point for drug trafficking, and the condition of infrastructure. Nigeria made recommendations. 25. Indonesia expressed satisfaction at the establishment of the National Commission for Human Rights in October 2008. It also appreciated the frankness of the national report in outlining shortcomings in the implementation of human rights. Indonesia noted that GE.10-14446 5