A/HRC/17/9 indigenous and minority groups. It noted that since the mid-1990s Malaysia has received a number of persons from Northern Rakhine or Arakan States. It made recommendations. 19. Sweden was alarmed about widespread violations of human rights and humanitarian law. It expressed concern about impunity for crimes committed by the police, security forces and military. Sweden noted that there were reportedly at least 2,000 political prisoners. It made recommendations. 20. The Czech Republic expressed disappointment that the Government has not seriously engaged in tackling its human rights situation and acts contrarily to human rights standards. The Czech Republic expressed its support for a serious and in-depth debate on Mr. Quintana’s recommendations, including the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry, in relevant United Nations forums. It made recommendations. 21. Japan welcomed Aung San Suu Kyi’s release, but regretted that November’s elections were not free. It hoped for the release of prisoners of conscience and for dialogue with the pro-democracy movement. Japan expressed concern over civil and political rights. It asked Myanmar to explain how Constitutional and Penal Code provisions relate to the United Nations concerns on arbitrary detention, torture and ill-treatment. It made recommendations. 22. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea highlighted Myanmar’s efforts to ensure stability and human rights protection. It appreciated achievements in the areas of health, education and measures to further improve living conditions. It made recommendations. 23. Viet Nam noted Myanmar’s achievements on protecting human rights and its cooperation with human rights mechanisms. Viet Nam welcomed the elections and the referendum on the Constitution as Myanmar progresses towards democracy, national reconciliation, reconstruction and development. It made recommendations. 24. Thailand supported Myanmar’s democratization and national reconciliation processes. It welcomed the 2010 elections and Aung San Suu Kyi’s release. It appreciated Myanmar’s participation in the new ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights. It urged Myanmar to consolidate the gains achieved. It made recommendations. 25. Indonesia welcomed Myanmar’s elections and Aung San Suu Kyi’s release. Indonesia wished to see progress towards inclusive national reconciliation and in developing democratic institutions. It made recommendations. 26. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland called for the release of 2,200 political prisoners. It expressed concern about human rights violations, including arbitrary detentions, forced displacement, child soldiers, forced labour, torture, discrimination based on ethnicity and sexual violence. It made recommendations. 27. Cambodia welcomed the elections, a step towards democracy in accordance with the Seven-Step Roadmap and the process of reconciliation. It noted Myanmar’s efforts towards socio-economic development. It welcomed Myanmar’s accession to the Palermo Protocol and the Joint Government of the Union of Myanmar-ILO Plan of Action for the Elimination of Forced Labour Practices in Myanmar. It made a recommendation. 28. Nepal recognized Myanmar’s challenges in socio-economic development. It welcomed the release of Aung San Suu Kyi. At this time of transformation towards a democratic society, Nepal urged the international community to cooperate with Myanmar to build human rights and institutional capacity. 29. Bhutan commended Myanmar’s engagement with human rights mechanisms and the international community. Bhutan asked for information about the “Health for All” 5