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107. Nepal noted challenges such as building effective State institutions, curbing growing
violence and religious extremism, and improving the administration of justice and the rule
of law.
108. The Netherlands expressed concern about the effect of the ongoing conflict and
supported the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to come to an
agreement on a ceasefire and a national unity government.
109. New Zealand recognized challenges regarding human rights reforms, and the
increasing and persistent discrimination faced by migrants and asylum seekers from subSaharan Africa.
110. The Niger welcomed legislation to create the National Council for Civil Liberties
and Human Rights, to allow for the formation of political parties, to establish an institution
for anti-corruption and to criminalize torture, enforced disappearance and discrimination.
111. Norway was concerned about reports of possible war crimes committed and urged
all parties of the conflict to respect international law and to engage in the United Nationsinitiated political process.
112. Oman stated that the attendance of Libya at the universal periodic review session
reflected its will to protect human rights. Oman emphasized the importance for the
international community to exert more efforts to cooperate with Libya and provide it with
technical assistance.
113. The Philippines encouraged Libya to continue to uphold human rights and provide
an enabling environment for human rights to be achieved.
114. Poland expressed concern about violence between armed groups, causing hundreds
of civilian deaths; inequality between men and women; and discrimination against
minorities.
115.
Portugal thanked Libya for the presentation of the national report.
116. Qatar expressed concerns about the growing numbers of asylum seekers, refugees
and migrants trying to reach Europe from Libya and emphasized the need to intensify
international efforts for the protection of vulnerable migrants.
117. The Republic of Korea commended Libya on a standing invitation issued to the
special procedures. It expressed concern over human rights violations.
118. Rwanda commended Libya on ensuring compulsory education. However, it was
concerned that education was affected by the conflict.
119. Senegal commended the progress in health and education sectors and the
establishment of the National Council on Civil Liberties and Human Rights.
120. Serbia stated that the situation of migrants, refugees and displaced persons should be
addressed. It encouraged Libya to engage in the protection of the rights of women.
121. Sierra Leone urged Libya to ensure that the National Council on Civil Liberties and
Human Rights was in conformity with the Paris Principles and to address the issue of
internally displaced persons.
122. Slovenia was deeply concerned by the human rights crisis, by the deteriorating
situation of human rights defenders and the intimidation of and attacks on journalists.
123. On the issue of internally displaced persons and persons displaced to neighbouring
States, the delegation stated that Law No. 29 of 2013 on transitional justice provided
accountability and reparations mechanisms for victims of human rights violations
committed since 1969. The Law stipulated the establishment of an agency for the affairs of
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