A/HRC/28/16 45. South Sudan welcomed the implementation of the road map. 46. Spain recalled that terrorism should be combated while respecting human rights and without the use of the death penalty. 47. Sri Lanka welcomed the bill to combat terrorism without prejudice to rights and freedoms. 48. The State of Palestine welcomed the establishment of the Ministry of Transitional Justice. 49. The Sudan welcomed initiatives to strengthen the values of citizenship and spreading tolerance. 50. Sweden expressed concern about legislation targeting NGOs, human rights activists and journalists. 51. The Czech Republic welcomed the delegation. 52. Tajikistan welcomed the inclusion of a section on human rights in the amended Constitution. 53. Thailand commended recognition in the Constitution of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. 54. Togo welcomed the reinstatement of constitutional order and initiatives for national reconciliation. 55. Tunisia encouraged efforts on violence against women and to prohibit corporal punishment of children. 56. Turkey regretted that the Assembly Law was used to stifle political opposition. 57. Turkmenistan commended strategies to tackle unemployment and provide housing. 58. Ukraine welcomed cooperation with OHCHR and steps to ensure that Egyptians abroad could vote. 59. The United Arab Emirates stressed that Egypt was on the right path for consolidating the rule of law. 60. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland expressed concern about mass trials and trial irregularities. 61. The United States of America expressed concern about violations of fundamental freedoms. 62. Uruguay encouraged Egypt to ensure that human rights defenders could work effectively. 63. Uzbekistan commended cooperation with human rights mechanisms. 64. Argentina welcomed efforts to provide decent housing. 65. Viet Nam noted efforts to empower women and combat human trafficking and terrorism. 66. Yemen commended the pursuit of a policy of transitional justice. 67. Zimbabwe commended measures to safeguard economic, social and cultural rights, particularly on illiteracy. 68. Afghanistan applauded Egypt’s willingness to host an OHCHR regional office. 69. Algeria welcomed measures to support economic, social and cultural rights. 7