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390. Nigeria commended Cameroon for its open and constructive spirit with which it
approached the review process and hoped that it would implement the recommendations made. It
appreciated Cameroon’s acceptance of its recommendations, which were aimed at strengthening
measures and mechanisms in the administration of justice, investments in prison infrastructure
and the overall enjoyment of civil and political rights.
391. The United States of America appreciated the dedication to human rights that the
Government of Cameroon had demonstrated during the universal periodic review process and
hoped that this dedication would be translated into action. The United States shared the concerns
regarding the independence of ELECAM, including the lack of representatives of the opposition
appointed to it, and reports of vote rigging in the last election. It supported the recommendation
that Cameroon should take measures to ensure the independence of ELECAM. It also joined the
concerns expressed by a number of delegations regarding the independence of the press,
including the closure of media outlets and the imprisonments of journalists. It encouraged the
Government to accept and speedily implement the recommendation of a special law that would
take into consideration the land rights of the “pygmy” communities.
392. Djibouti congratulated Cameroon on having accepted 75 per cent of the recommendations
made, which very clearly showed the attachment of the country to the universal principles of
human rights. Djibouti called upon the international community to provide Cameroon with all
the necessary aid and technical assistance for it to implement the different recommendations.
Djibouti encouraged Cameroon to continue to give full attention to the situation of human rights
and to continue its efforts to reach the Millennium Development Goals.
393. Burkina Faso congratulated Cameroon on its cooperation and commitment to the
promotion and protection of human rights in spite of the challenges of development needs. It
noted that Cameroon had made tangible progress in the promotion and protection of human
rights. Burkina Faso welcomed Cameroon’s spirit of dialogue in the framework of the universal
periodic review and the firm will of the country’s authorities to meet their human rights
obligations. It noted that the majority of recommendations had been accepted by Cameroon and
this would strengthen the institutional framework for the promotion and protection of human
rights in the country.
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