A/HRC/45/2 with the President and the constitutional order, killing 251 innocent citizens, and 2,391 were wounded overnight. Turkey specified that its fight against terrorism protected the most fundamental rights of its citizens as well as millions in its region. 729. Turkey stated that it made progress in its reform agenda since the termination of the State of Emergency two years ago (2018). The Judicial Reform Strategy and the pursuant legislative reforms were introduced before its universal periodic review session. The Turkish Government maintained its strong political will to pursue its reform process with a view to expanding the scope of fundamental freedoms for all. Turkey announced that two more legislative amendment packages have been adopted since then. These reform packages were mainly aimed at strengthening fundamental rights and freedoms, in particular, freedom of expression and victims’ rights. It also introduced limitations to the length of pre-trial detention while bringing several improvements concerning the promotion of judges and prosecutors. Such measures were aimed at strengthening the independence and impartiality of the judiciary. It considered that these amendments were the best manifestation of Turkey’s resolve for further progress in the field of human rights. 730. In conclusion, Ambassador Arslan noted that Turkey’s resolve will continue unabated and the supported universal periodic review recommendations certainly proved to be helpful, both in shaping its future reforms and in drawing Turkey closer to the Sustainable Development Goals. 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Council on the outcome of the review 731. During the adoption of the outcome of the review of Turkey, 13 delegations made statements.** 732. Mauritania welcomed the comprehensive presentation by Turkey on all the points and recommendations and valued the efforts made by Turkey in the institutional and legislative framework to promote and strengthen human rights protection mechanisms. It commended the efforts of Turkey in reviewing the national legislation to align it in compliance with international obligations under human rights treaties, following its universal periodic review. It welcomed Turkey’s cooperation in submitting its reports to human rights treaty bodies, as part of its commitments in complying with its international obligations. 733. Morocco welcomed Turkey’s acceptance of more than 260 recommendations of the previous universal periodic review cycle, which underlined its willingness to continue progressing in the promotion and protection of human rights. In particular, Morocco commended Turkey for accepting the recommendation made by its delegation. Morocco reiterated its appreciation for Turkey’s strong and sincere engagement with the universal periodic review process. 734. Namibia thanked the delegation of Turkey for its transparency and constructive participation and commitment to the universal periodic review process. Namibia stated that it attached great importance to the human rights of women and girls as they continue to experience multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination and violence. It praised Turkey’s strong commitment to enhance the protection of the human rights of women and ** The statements of the delegations that were unable to deliver them owing to time constraints which were made available are posted on the extranet of the Human Rights Council, at https://extranet.ohchr.org/sites/hrc/HRCSessions/RegularSessions/45session/Pages/Oralstatements.aspx 117