A/HRC/42/5 90. Luxembourg welcomed the positive developments achieved by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including the incorporation of the Rome Statute into national law. 91. Madagascar noted with satisfaction the steps taken to protect human rights, including the adoption of the action plan to combat sexual violence. 92. Maldives congratulated the Government for the first peaceful democratic transfer of power since the country’s independence. It welcomed efforts to rebuild a democratic nation that respected the rights of its people. 93. Mali appreciated the efforts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to strengthen the normative and institutional framework, particularly on women’s rights, gender equality and children’s rights. 94. Malta noted the Government’s efforts to improve human rights and commended its decision to prioritize child protection by ratifying several international instruments. 95. Mauritania welcomed the progress made, particularly with regard to the rights of persons with disabilities. It encouraged the Democratic Republic of the Congo to continue its efforts to ensure the full enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms. 96. Mauritius welcomed the National Strategic Development Plan, the creation of 290,000 jobs for young people and the raise in the minimum wage. 97. Mexico recognized the importance of the adoption of the law on the implementation of women’s rights and gender parity, and the creation of an interministerial commission on child labour in mines. 98. Montenegro welcomed the Government’s willingness to provide protection to human rights defenders. It was concerned about violence throughout the country and the fact that the death penalty had not yet been abolished. 99. Morocco welcomed the operationalization of the National Human Rights Commission and the Commission’s efforts to promote awareness of human rights. 100. Mozambique welcomed the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol. 101. Myanmar noted that the national report reflected several tangible steps taken by the Government, particularly with regard to the legal and institutional frameworks. 102. Namibia thanked the Democratic Republic of the Congo for having accepted all of the recommendations made during the second review cycle. 103. The Netherlands welcomed recent steps to enlarge the democratic space, as demonstrated, inter alia, by the release of political prisoners. 104. Nigeria commended efforts to promote national reconciliation and the adoption and implementation of the National Strategic Development Plan. 105. Norway noted efforts to protect human rights defenders, but remained concerned about their situation, including those working on environmental issues. 106. The Philippines acknowledged the efforts behind the country’s removal from the list of countries identified as using children in armed conflict. 107. Poland praised the peaceful conduct of the recent general elections, which should reinvigorate efforts to uphold human rights. 108. Portugal welcomed the ratification since the previous review of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol. 109. The Republic of Korea welcomed the efforts for reconciliation and to guarantee respect for the human rights of all. 110. Sweden welcomed legislative and other measures taken to fight impunity and address cases of war crimes, but remained concerned at a number of human rights violations in the country. 8 GE.19-11384