A/HRC/16/10 Torture had been adopted, and the President and other high-level public officials had condemned the practice of torture and other cruel and inhuman treatment. 19. The delegation also recognized the need to make further efforts to harmonize domestic legislation with international human rights standards regarding the issue of enforced disappearance. Concerning allegations of arbitrary detention, Honduras also recognized that the Public Prosecutor’s Office could improve its performance in terms of the monitoring of the security forces. 20. The delegation expressed concern about the allegations concerning threats and aggression against journalists, social communicators and human rights defenders, and called on them to report such practices to the relevant national bodies with a view to prevention, investigation and the punishment of those found responsible. 21. Regarding the murder of nine journalists, the delegation reported that the evidence resulting from the investigations relating to two cases had been presented in court and that the investigations relating to two other cases were being completed. Honduras had requested assistance from other countries to support the investigations. However, Honduras noted that, in the two cases presented in court, there was no evidence indicating that the crimes had been politically motivated or that State agents had been involved. The State, however, assumed its responsibility for investigating and bringing to justice those responsible. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 22. During the interactive dialogue, 44 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are found in section II of the present report. 23. France referred to the appeal by a group of Special Rapporteurs for measures guaranteeing the security of journalists. It noted the concerns of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women regarding the persistence of violence against women. France also raised the issue of Honduras as a country of origin, destination and transit in relation to victims of human trafficking, mainly for the purpose of sexual exploitation. France made recommendations. 24. India welcomed institutional reforms and efforts to harmonize domestic legislation with international standards. It commended Honduras for having acceded to most core international human rights instruments. It referred to the reform of the health sector, the measures taken in the field of education, the implementation of social housing programmes, and the focus placed on the right to a healthy environment. India encouraged Honduras to implement its migration policy. 25. Indonesia appreciated the efforts made by Honduras to stabilize the country and undertake the necessary democratic reforms following the coup d’état of June 2009. Indonesia welcomed the setting up of the Truth Commission, as well as the role played by the Office of the National Commissioner for Human Rights, the establishment of the Institute for Children and the Family, and the attention given to vulnerable groups. Indonesia made recommendations. 26. Poland welcomed the progress made by Honduras in bringing its legislation into line with international standards. It noted the increasing crime rates and the lack of adequate judicial protection and redress for victims. Poland inquired about the steps Honduras intended to take to reduce impunity and improve judicial mechanisms so that they ensured the independent, timely and effective protection of citizens. Poland made recommendations. 27. Azerbaijan commended the establishment of the Truth Commission, the invitation to special procedures, and the measures taken to promote women’s rights. It inquired about 5