A/HRC/18/6 extend its mandate raised strong reactions. It welcomed the opening of schools and expressed concern over FGM. It made recommendations. 84. Sweden noted the reported difficulties for aid agencies to reach those in need due to the dangerous environment and stressed the need to take further action to ensure free humanitarian access. Sweden asked if Somalia had taken steps to establish an independent Human Rights Commission and what was the current status of the process. Sweden made recommendations. 85. Morocco noted that the prolonged instability in Somalia had prevented the full protection of human rights. It emphasized the international community’s responsibility to provide assistance. The UPR was an opportunity for the Council to contribute to these efforts. Morocco highlighted challenges with regard to security, IDPs and child soldiers as well as access to health, education and drinking water. Morocco made a recommendation. 86. Chile welcomed Somalia’s efforts to deal with piracy and its initiatives to strengthen rule of law. It expressed concern about the humanitarian crisis and insecurity faced by Somalis. It highlighted that the international community should respond to Somalia’s requests for support. It made recommendations. 87. Sudan noted the recommendations made by the independent expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia and stated that a joint international evaluation mission was required to assess technical assistance needs. Sudan called on the Council to accelerate the decision-making process to implement its four resolutions on Somalia, and on all Member States to support Somalia’s efforts towards reconciliation, peace, stability and development. 88. Nigeria noted the ongoing efforts by the TFG to draft a new Constitution. While recognizing the need for vigorous pursuance of a national reconciliation, it welcomed the Government’s initiative to establish a National Commission for Reconciliation. It made a recommendation. 89. Nicaragua welcomed Somalia’s national report focusing on its transitional framework. It recalled that Somalia’s internal armed conflict had impeded its development and its challenges should be understood. Nicaragua encouraged Somalia to benefit from the cooperation that could come from the Council so it may consolidate and stabilize its judicial and institutional framework and respond adequately to vulnerable situations. 90. Slovakia acknowledged the serious difficulties Somalia experienced over the last 20 years of conflict. It expressed concern at the recruitment and use of children in the conflict and at the plight of IDPs and refugees and at the vast scale of displacement as a direct consequence of the conflict. Slovakia made recommendations. 91. Turkey noted the legal framework for human rights protection in the Transitional Federal Charter and the relevant commitments in the finalization of the new Federal Constitution. Turkey appreciated the establishment of the Commission for Reconciliation. It encouraged the TFG to focus on the reopening schools and strengthening medical services, action with regard to death penalty, FGM and child soldiers. Turkey made recommendations. 92. South Africa recognized that Somalia’s report was prepared under difficult circumstances and appreciated that it set out its challenges. It encouraged the international community to provide Somalia with technical assistance to overcome these. It expressed concern over the impact of Somalia’s situation in the East Africa region and noted that the resolution of the conflict should remain the TFG priority. It made a recommendation. 93. Malaysia noted that Somalia’s path to democracy had met tough challenges such as an uncertain security situation, weakness of the rule of law, poverty and humanitarian 12