A/HRC/16/2 teachers adequate remuneration to allow them to perform their duties in remote areas and to provide adequate training on the value of indigenous cultures. 449. Amnesty International welcomed Panama’s support for recommendations on ensuring an independent investigation into the events of 2010 in Bocas del Toro and its intention to prosecute those responsible for violations during national strikes. It expressed concern that security forces appeared to have used excessive force resulting in deaths and injuries. It noted that the special commission set up by the Government had recommended bringing those responsible to justice and incorporating the Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms by Law Enforcement Officials into national guidelines. It noted Panama’s support for the recommendation that it ensure that the press is not targeted and guarantee freedom of expression. It raised concern about the case of two Spanish journalists who were arrested in February 2011, later deported and prohibited re-entry. It urged Panama to reconsider their expulsion and to guarantee all journalists the right to carry out their work without fear of reprisal. 450. Rencontre africaine pour la défense des droits de l’homme congratulated Panama’s efforts to adhere to a number of international and regional human rights instruments and welcomed the signature of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture. It welcomed Panama’s will to integrate women into the country’s sustainable development through a policy of equal opportunities. It encouraged Panama to adopt a better policy and strategy for the promotion and protection of indigenous rights. It called for full investigation of the events in Bocas del Toro in July 2010. It noted the recent reform of the Mining Code aimed at attracting new investors, and hoped that this change had not been to the detriment of indigenous peoples present in territories with large copper resources. It saluted the Government initiatives to improve detention conditions through investment in prison infrastructure and penal administration. 4. Concluding remarks of the State under review 451. The delegation of Panama thanked the participants for the constructive dialogue during its universal periodic review, and stated that the Government would spare no effort to follow up on recommendations and to improve the human rights situation in Panama for all, and that it was open to further cooperation with OHCHR in that regard. Maldives 452. The review of Maldives was held on 3 November 2010 in conformity with all the relevant provisions contained in Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, and was based on the following documents: (a) The national report submitted by Maldives in accordance with the annex to Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/9/ MDV/1/Rev.1); (b) The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (b) (A/HRC/WG.6/9/MDV/2 and A/HRC/WG.6/MDV/2/Corr.1); (c) The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c) (A/HRC/WG.6/9/MDV/3). 453. At its 32nd meeting, on 16 March 2011, the Human Rights Council considered and adopted the outcome of the review of Maldives (see section C below). 454. The outcome of the review of Maldives comprises the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/16/7), the views of Maldives 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 GE.11-17059 167