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adversely affect efforts to restore the rule of law and to address impunity. Germany asked
how the Government planned to address these issues. Referring to the human rights of
internally displaced persons and the crisis stemming from an inadequate response to their
needs. Germany inquired how the Government planned to address the problems faced by
the displaced. Germany made recommendations.
37.
Italy noted a growing culture of impunity despite improvements in the general
human rights situation. It stressed the need for a greater transparency and efficiency in the
judicial system. Italy noted that child labour remains a challenge, particularly in large
agricultural plantations, which have an increasing tendency to employ minors. Italy asked
about the measures taken in this regard and made recommendations.
38.
The Republic of the Congo saluted the reform of the criminal procedure which
reduces the length of pre-trial detention and addresses prisons’ overcrowding. It was
convinced that the Ouagadougou Agreement contributed to the consolidation of the rule of
law. It encouraged Côte d’Ivoire to consolidate the political, diplomatic, economic and
social progress made in recent years. It made one recommendation.
39.
Chile welcomed the information provided which showed progress in human rights
despite existing difficulties and formulated recommendations.
40.
Turkey noted the significant progress in areas such as the redeployment of the
administration, disarmament, the reunification of the army, and the implementation process
of enrolment and identification of voters. It also applauded the Ivorian constitution which
indicates progress in protecting human rights. Turkey expressed hope that those who
committed violence against women and children since the beginning of the armed conflict
will be prosecuted.
41.
The Holy See noted that the human rights situation has improved since 2004 but
remained concerned about the culture of impunity, which constitutes a challenge for human
rights promotion and protection. The Holy See asked about the National Plan to combat
sexual violence. While referring to the education system, which is deeply disturbed by
violence, aggression, extortion of money and other human rights abuses by the Fédération
estudiantine et scolaire de Côte d`Ivoire, the Holy See inquired how the government
planned to control the organisation and which sanctions were taken so far against it. It made
recommendations.
42.
Spain recognized progress towards democratization and welcomed the decision to
ratify the second protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights aimed
at abolishing death penalty. Spain considered that the implementation of the Agreement and
its complementary agreements was fundamental. It made recommendations.
43.
India noted that the Ouagadougou Agreement had resulted in some successes,
including the redeployment of Government agencies, disarmament, a campaign against
impunity, rule of law enforcement and administrative reforms. India took note of the 2000
Constitution, with articles dealing with human rights, and the National Human Rights
Commission and encouraged ensuring its compliance with the Paris Principles. It noted that
Côte d’Ivoire was party to almost all principal international and regional human rights
instruments and urged considering ratifying the Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities (CRPD) and both Optional Protocols to CRC. It noted the National Health
Development Plan, addressing maternal mortality, immunization coverage and HIV/AIDS.
It noted progress made regarding voter registration and identification and hoped for early
elections.
44.
Replying to the questions put during the dialogue, the head of delegation said that
there had been an upsurge in sexual violence since the beginning of the war. Such acts were
punished in accordance with the Constitution and the law and cases were prosecuted in the
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