A/HRC/13/9 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 GE.10-10140 7

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