A/HRC/13/56 appropriate care for all detainees. It expressed concern at reports in the national media indicating violations of domestic legislations of one in five persons arrested in Oslo in police cells. It noted with concern that two groups of Iraqi asylum-seekers had been forcibly returned to their country of origin on 6 December 2009 and 26 January 2010, contrary to UNHCR recommendations. Amnesty International welcomed Norway’s support for recommendations to respect the rights of refugees and to guarantee a proper analysis of each petition on a case-by-case base, while noting the partial support to show flexibility towards the irregular situations of persons who might face expulsion. It also acknowledged the positive contribution of Norway to the Durban Review Conference, and encouraged it to pursue efforts to address racism. 4. Concluding remarks of the State under review 420. Norway noted that many important issues had been raised and thanked the representatives of the civil society who had taken the floor. Norway considered that most of the issues raised had been addressed in the review report and by the Minister during the review in the Working Group. Many interventions addressed crucial issues concerning racism, discrimination, domestic violence and trafficking. Norway respectfully drew attention to the comprehensive addendum circulated for more details. All concerns raised were seen as requiring continuous and systematic efforts, which justified the setting-up of concrete plans of action on various issues, such as equality and discrimination, living standards for Roma people, domestic violence, integration and social inclusion of immigrant population and social dumping. 421. Norway assured the Council that it was fully committed to continuing the discussion on all these issues in the follow-up to the report. Norway looked forward to continuing dialogue with everyone, and reaffirmed its support for the crucial role of treaty bodies. Norway also reaffirmed its strong commitment to the promotion of the Millennium Development Goals and to international solidarity. Norway expressed sincere gratitude to OHCHR for its invaluable support in the universal periodic review process and to the President for his able leadership. Norway also thanked the troika for its smooth and effective cooperation with the delegation of Norway. Albania 422. The review of Albania was held on 2 December 2009 in conformity with all the relevant provisions contained in Council resolution 5/1, and was based on the following documents: (a) The national report submitted by Albania in accordance with the annex to Council resolution 5/1, paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/6/ALB/1); (b) The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (b) (A/HRC/WG.6/6/ALB/2); (c) The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c) (A/HRC/WG.6/6/ALB/3). 423. At its 29th meeting, on 17 March 2010, the Council considered and adopted the outcome of the review of Albania (see section C below). 424. The outcome of the review on Albania comprises the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/13/6), the views of Albania concerning the recommendations and/or conclusions, and its voluntary commitments and replies presented before the adoption of the outcome by the plenary to questions or issues that were not sufficiently addressed during the interactive dialogue in the Working Group. 142

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