A/HRC/28/14 104. Botswana noted Iraqi progress regarding school enrolment, child and infant mortality and poverty eradication. It noted ethnic divisions, the rise in religious extremism and an increase of human rights violations. It was concerned by reported sexual violence and forced child recruitment. 105. Brazil noted that human rights should not be overlooked in the face of the security situation in Iraq and commended the Government’s efforts to overcome the challenges. It stated the importance of promoting human rights for a peaceful future. 106. Bulgaria commended the country’s development of its institutional structures, including the establishment of the High Commission for Human Rights. It noted the National Strategy to Combat Violence against Women. It expressed concerned regarding the situation of women in detention and children recruited into armed conflict. 107. Burkina Faso commended Iraqi efforts to promote human rights, particularly of minorities. It encouraged the international community to continue supporting the country’s efforts to ensure lasting peace. 108. Canada asked for information on progress regarding review of conditions in detention facilities, the invitation of the Special Rapporteur on the question of torture and the abolition of the death penalty. 109. Chile recognized Iraqi efforts to restore its institutions to protect its citizens in a particularly difficult setting, and urged it to persevere in its efforts to guarantee human rights. 110. China commended Iraqi efforts to fight terrorism, promote national reconciliation and protect women, children and ethnic minorities, and efforts to achieve MDGs. It noted the reduction in poverty and infant mortality rates, and increasing school enrolment and women’s employment. China recognized difficulties in economic development. 111. Costa Rica expressed concern about deterioration in human rights and urged Iraq to continue its efforts to strengthen its institutions and implement national strategies to reduce poverty and combat gender-based violence and corruption. It condemned the attack against Camp Liberty. 112. Cuba noted Iraqi progress in implementing previous UPR recommendations and its efforts to overcome the current situation, which was closely related to the 2003 unjustified aggression against Iraq. 113. The Czech Republic thanked Iraq for its report and opening statement. 114. Denmark commended Iraqi efforts to improve human rights but remained concerned by intimidation of and violence against ethnic and religious minorities committed by ISIL and others. 115. Djibouti commended Iraqi efforts to promote human rights in the face of multiple challenges. 116. Egypt noted that instability and insecurity with the terrorism activities were direct causes of the suffering of the Iraqis. Despite that, the Government was able to establish several human rights institutions and enacted a number of related legislation and established a national human rights institution. 117. Estonia commended Iraqi progress in many human rights areas, including ratification of international instruments, but remained concerned about ongoing violations of human rights and humanitarian law by ISIL and other extremist groups, and about women in detention. Estonia urged Iraq to abolish the death penalty and ensure security for persons in Camp Liberty. 12