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harassment of minority religious denominations and assess progress in the implementation
of the right of conscientious objection to military service. It encouraged Belarus to continue
and deepen its engagement with civil society in the drafting of an alternative service law,
and hoped that this would help to produce a text compatible with international standards on
the implementation of the right of conscientious objection to military service. Lastly, it
hoped that, pending promulgation of legislation, the prosecution and imprisonment of
conscientious objectors would be suspended.
4.
Concluding remarks of the State under review
663. The delegation again thanked all delegations for their active participation and
support for Belarus’ efforts in the protection of human rights. Belarus would continue its
cooperation with the Council on various human rights issues.
664. In response to the interventions by non-governmental organizations, the delegation
stated that their comments and concerns would be noted in the implementation of the
recommendations made in the review. In response to environmental issues addressed by a
stakeholder, the delegation stated that Belarus paid special attention to environmental issues
and had an active dialogue with relevant stakeholders in the framework of the Aarhus
Convention and similar agreements.
665. The delegation referred to a number of achievements made by Belarus in the past 20
years since its independence, including political stability and a well-functioning economy.
Belarus was ready to continue open discussions on all issues concerning the work of the
Council and the protection of human rights in general, in view of its national interests.
666. In conclusion, the delegation positively assessed the results of the review, and
expressed its gratitude to OHCHR for its assistance and to the members of troika for their
constructive support during the review.
Guinea-Bissau
667. The review of Guinea-Bissau was held on 7 May 2010 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 Guinea-Bissau in accordance with the annex
to Council resolution 5/1, paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/8/GBN/1);
(b)
The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (b)
(A/HRC/WG.6/8/GBN/2);
(c)
The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c)
(A/HRC/WG.6/8/GBN/3).
668. At its 33rd meeting, on 1 October 2010, the Council considered and adopted the
outcome of the review of Guinea-Bissau (see section C below).
669. The outcome of the review of Guinea-Bissau comprises the report of the Working
Group on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/15/10), with the views of Guinea-Bissau
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
(see also A/HRC/15/10/Add.1).
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