A/HRC/13/8 58. The Republic of Korea referred to new constitution, the re-establishment of the Ministry of Human Rights and the bill on a national human rights commission. It expressed concern at sexual violence, child soldiers, torture, killing of civilians, illegal detention and obstruction of human rights activities and journalists. It made recommendations. 59. Egypt noted significant efforts towards the realization of human rights and the need for international support and assistance in the process of reconstruction. Egypt commended the commitment to combating sexual violence and impunity through the “zero tolerance” policy and asked for more information about the Stabilization and Reconstruction Plan for Areas Emerging from Armed Conflict. Egypt made recommendations. 60. Australia expressed concern at the risk of genocidal violence. Human rights abuses by the armed forces, intelligence services and others continued unabated. Australia commended steps to implement Kimberley Process obligations but expressed concern at the continuing recruitment of child soldiers. It welcomed plans to combat sexual violence and enquired about their implementation. Australia made recommendations. 61. Morocco noted with satisfaction various constitutional, institutional and legislative reforms and welcomed the process of establishing a national institution for human rights. It welcomed efforts of the Government to realize the right to education. Morocco made recommendations. 62. Japan expressed concern at the worsening situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and highlighted the important role of a fully equipped police force. It stressed the need to address impunity and hoped that the zero tolerance policy would produce results. It noted continued recruitment of child soldiers even in FARDC. Japan made recommendations. 63. Zimbabwe noted that the Government acknowledged a number of challenges due largely to decades of political instability, ethnic conflicts and corruption. It was confident that the democratically elected Government in 2006 would be able to divert more resources towards economic development and provision of social services. Zimbabwe made recommendations. 64. Slovakia expressed deep concern at the human rights situation, noting that about 1,100 rapes were reported each month, often committed by members of armed groups, the army or the police. It welcomed the announcement of a zero tolerance policy. Slovakia expressed concern at child labour and the intimidation and torture of human rights defenders and journalists. Slovakia made recommendations. 65. China noted the difficulties encountered by the Democratic Republic of the Congo on human rights, as a result of a long period of conflict and poverty. It called upon the international community to provide the necessary funds and technical assistance to help the country develop long-term stability and security and to improve the human rights situation. 66. Slovenia expressed concern at widespread sexual violence and noted the adoption of laws and a strategy to address this phenomenon. It was concerned about the high number of child soldiers, including in FARDC. Slovenia made recommendations. 67. Niger asked about measures to end the recruitment of child soldiers and the rape of women in conflict areas. It urged the international community and neighbouring countries to continue to support the efforts to ensure effective rule of law. Niger made recommendations. 68. Nigeria noted that the Democratic Republic of the Congo is party to major international human rights instruments and welcomed efforts to incorporate such instruments in domestic legislation. Nigeria recognized challenges faced by the Democratic GE.10-10154 9