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these conditions and ensure the respect of human rights. It asked if Tunisia would allow
regular visits by independent international and national bodies. Germany made
recommendations.
71.
Ghana commended steps by Tunisia taken to develop, promote and protect the
human rights of its people, and for its commitment to implement the accepted
recommendations of the first cycle of UPR in 2008. Ghana acknowledged the challenges in
political, judicial, educational and socioeconomic reforms. Ghana made recommendations.
72.
Greece acknowledged Tunisia’s efforts to combat torture through measures,
including the ratification of several relevant conventions. Greece commended that Tunisia
had not used the death penalty since 1991. It also appreciated measures introduced to
promote the freedom of expression and efforts to promote women’s rights. Greece made
recommendations.
73.
Honduras commended approaches and provisions implemented to ensure gender
equality and the protection of women against violence. Honduras made recommendations.
74.
Hungary congratulated Tunisia’s cooperation with the OHCHR, which will improve
the human rights situation in the country. Hungary commended Tunisia for its maintenance
of a de facto moratorium on the death penalty since 1991. It also welcomed Tunisia’s
ratification of the ICC. Hungary commended the establishment of the National FactFinding Commission on Cases of Embezzlement and Corruption. Hungary made
recommendations.
75.
Indonesia welcomed the continued transition process toward democracy in Tunisia.
Indonesia praised the example set to other countries in the region. It commended the
adoption of the Jasmine Plan on national economic and social program showing clear signs
of the importance of human rights. Indonesia also commended the enactment of the 2010
law, which annuls legal protection for the use of corporal punishment of children. Indonesia
made recommendations.
76.
Iraq acknowledged Tunisia’s sincerity to promote and protect human rights and
fundamental freedoms. Iraq welcomed Tunisia’s ratification of many international human
rights conventions, including the CRPD and its Protocol, the Optional Protocol to CEDAW
and CPED in 2011. Iraq made recommendations.
77.
Ireland appreciated progress made in strengthening basic respect for human rights
and fundamental freedoms and welcomed Tunisia’s ratification of several key international
human rights treaties. Ireland expressed concern regarding the status of prisoners sentenced
to the death penalty. It expressed further concern that prosecutions for the crime of torture
were subject to a 15-year statute of limitations under Tunisian law. Ireland made
recommendations.
78.
Italy commended the ratification of several human rights instruments and Tunisia’s
enhanced cooperation with the United Nations human rights bodies, for example, the
opening of an OHCHR office in Tunis. Italy made recommendations.
79.
Japan commended Tunisia’s commitment to international human rights standards,
but noted its concern at reports of human trafficking and domestic violence against women
and children. Furthermore, Japan hoped that Tunisia would bring to justice those
responsible for human rights violations during and after the revolution, rehabilitate the
victims and take steps to abolish legislation from the previous Government that restricted
human rights. Japan made recommendations.
80.
Jordan underlined that Tunisia had cooperated with international human rights
bodies and had facilitated the creation of an OHCHR office. Jordan made
recommendations.
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