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107. Switzerland condemned the recent executions and also raised concerns about the
human rights violations against internally displaced persons and human rights defenders.
108. Thailand commended the adoption of the provisional Constitution and the Human
Rights Road Map and the establishment of the national human rights commission.
109. Togo welcomed the efforts of Somalia to protect human rights despite the security
issues that the country faced. It urged the international community to provide further
support to Somalia.
110. Turkey encouraged the achievement of Vision 2016, the finalization of the
federalism process and the adoption of fundamental legislation.
111. Uganda urged Somalia to expedite the constitutional review process to strengthen
institutions that play a key role in promoting and protecting human rights.
112. Ukraine welcomed the recent accession of Somalia to the Convention on the Rights
of the Child.
113. The United Arab Emirates emphasized the need for the international community to
provide urgent assistance to Somalia in undertaking major reforms.
114. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was concerned about the
human rights situation in Somalia, particularly the targeting of journalists with complete
impunity.
115. The United States of America welcomed commitments to hold an electoral process
in 2016 and noted that Somalis continued to suffer from conflict-related abuses, including
sexual and gender-based violence.
116. Uruguay noted that the provisional Constitution provided affirmative action to
promote gender equality and equity and welcomed the National Gender Policy.
117. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela welcomed the Human Rights Road Map
2013, its action plan, and the high priority attached to the right to education.
118. Yemen stated that, despite the difficulties caused by the war and conflict, Somalia
had been able to combat trafficking and terrorism and protect the rights of women.
119. Afghanistan welcomed the adoption of the Human Rights Road Map and its action
plan, which were aimed at respecting, promoting and fulfilling the human and democratic
rights of Somali citizens.
120. Algeria commended the provisional Constitution, which enshrined human rights
principles and efforts to promote the rights of vulnerable groups, particularly those of
women and children.
121. Angola encouraged the revising of the Constitution to be an inclusive process in the
context of the national dialogue to establish strong and democratic institutions to harmonize
sectorial laws with international standards.
122. Argentina expressed concern about the human rights situation in Somalia because of
attacks by armed groups, as reflected in Human Rights Council resolution 30/20. It
recognized the huge efforts made by Somalia for the rights of internally displaced persons
and refugees.
123. Armenia noted the challenges faced in the promotion of the rights of the child,
including the right to education, as well as in the promotion of the right to health, which
included limited access to health-care services and the need to renew the infrastructure.
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