A/HRC/26/13 88. Following the criminalization of FGM, an intensive anti-FGM campaign had been conducted and yielded good results. Underage marriage was also criminalized. The Government followed a strict policy of zero tolerance to sexual violence. 89. The delegation stated that consensual same-sex sexual conduct was against the values and culture of Eritrean society. 90. The delegation stated that there was no arbitrary detention in Eritrea. National Service was not limited to military service and encompassed reconstruction and rehabilitation of the war-damaged country. The law strictly prohibited child soldiers and only persons 18 years of age and older did national service. 91. Trafficking in persons was a criminal act and Eritrea was cooperating with all concerned countries and agencies in that regard. 92. All the provisions enshrined in the Constitution, with the exception of those dealing with national election — for the obvious reason of the “no-war-no-peace situation”—, were strictly implemented and adhered to. 93. The so-called “G15”, who were high government officials, had been detained for treason and subversive acts committed at the time of war, when the very existence of the country was under threat. By those acts, they had abdicated their membership. The Eritrean National Assembly, at its 14th session, had discussed their cases and mandated the Government to handle the matter appropriately. 94. The delegation stated that the death penalty could serve as deterrent factor and had been used in very exceptional and limited cases. 95. The dossiers for ratification of CAT, CRPD, ICRMW and ILO Convention No. 182 on the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour have been internally processed and were ready for approval and endorsement. Normally the process took some time to be reviewed by all the government institutions concerned and examined by the Ministry of Justice for harmonization with the other national laws. 96. The delegation stated that Eritrea endeavoured to submit its regular reports under the conventions and treaties that it had signed, and would consider requests for visits by Special Rapporteurs on a case-by-case basis, however, country-specific special procedures mandate holder did not promote human rights, but rather negated neutrality and objectivity. The appointment of the Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Eritrea was politically motivated and intended to undermine the UPR mechanisms. 97. Slovakia noted that further efforts were needed to address challenges to the freedoms of movement and expression. It called on Eritrea to cooperate fully with special procedures mandate holders and OHCHR to improve the human rights situation in the country. 98. Slovenia commended efforts to achieve the MDGs and noted the decrease in cases of FGM. It expressed concern at reports of rape and sexual harassment in military and educational training camps or during interrogation, domestic violence and harsh conditions in detention facilities. 99. Somalia called upon the country to promote its rich ethnic, cultural, linguistic and religious diversity and to work towards a lasting peace among all the people in the Horn of Africa. 100. South Sudan acknowledged progress in the field of education at all levels, particularly in school enrolment of girls. It noted that, despite progress made in combating FGM, it remained prevalent, and encouraged the Government to make further efforts. 11