A/HRC/30/16 81. Italy expressed support to the Libyan people in their efforts for the democratic transition, underlining the importance of a unity government as a crucial step to improve the respect of human rights. 82. Japan welcomed the expanded media and non-governmental organization activities and the spread of democratic values among the Libyan people, but expressed concern about attacks against human rights defenders, political activists and media professionals. Japan hoped for the improvement of the human rights situation through the establishment of the rule of law and efforts towards democratization. 83. Jordan commended Libya on the adoption of the interim constitutional declaration, which contained references to political pluralism and the civilian system, as well as laws relating to the protection and promotion of civil and political rights. 84. Kazakhstan expressed concern about the protracted political crisis, the escalation of violence, the indiscriminate attacks against civilians and the reports of extrajudicial executions, torture and abductions. 85. Kenya commended Libya on its efforts to draft a national constitution, and on the establishment of the National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights. Kenya was worried about the inhuman acts of mass beheadings.86. Kuwait stated that Libya was doing everything it could to respect their obligations under the universal periodic review mechanism despite challenges such as terrorism and that Kuwait would support its stability and territorial integrity. 86. Kuwait stated that Libya was doing everything it could to respect their obligations under the universal periodic review mechanism despite challenges such as terrorism and that Kuwait would support its stability and territorial integrity. 87. Costa Rica expressed concern over the situation of violence, institutional fragility and human rights violations caused by the humanitarian crisis in Libya. 88. Lebanon commended Libya on its respect for the universal periodic review mechanism and noted obstacles and challenges that Libya faced in protecting and promoting human rights, such as terrorism and proliferation of weapons. 89. Lithuania noted the positive steps taken such as the 2012 democratic elections, the establishment of the National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights, and the issuing of a standing invitation to the special procedures. 90. Luxembourg expressed concern about the prevailing security and humanitarian situation marked by a number of violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. 91. Madagascar welcomed various reform measures to improve the human rights situation in Libya. 92. Mali highlighted the need for the international community to encourage Libya to address the attacks against civilians, humanitarian workers and human rights defenders. 93. Malta urged Libya to unite in the interests of the security, stability and future prosperity, and to involve civil society organizations in the implementation of confidence building measures, particularly in the humanitarian aspect. 94. Mauritania praised the United Nations-sponsored dialogue between parties and commended Libya on its cooperation with the United Nations mechanisms. It called upon the Human Rights Council to assist Libya in supporting civil society. 95. Mexico acknowledged the difficult situation in Libya and welcomed the celebration of independent national elections in 2014. 10