A/HRC/30/16 65. Colombia appreciated the first-hand information on human rights situation in Libya and noted the establishment of the National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights. 66. Latvia expressed concern over the fact that, despite the standing invitation, no special procedures mandate holder had visited Libya to address allegations of torture, and that human rights defenders and journalists had been attacked. 67. Cyprus remained concerned over the human rights situation and the humanitarian crisis resulting from the fighting and the rise of extremist and terrorist groups. 68. The Czech Republic welcomed the Libyan delegation and thanked it for its presentation. 69. The Democratic Republic of the Congo stated that the escalation of violence had impaired the hopes that the Libyan people had after the 17 February 2011 revolution and noted the destruction of hospitals and schools and massive displacement of people. 70. Denmark stated that the new constitution must enshrine separation of powers, independence of the judiciary and human rights of the people, including the rights of women, freedom of expression and assembly and the protection of minorities. 71. Egypt confirmed its support for the legitimate institutions of Libya, represented by the Government and the House of Representatives and commended the establishment of the National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights. 72. Estonia expressed concern about the escalation of violence, resulting in hundreds of deaths and mass displacement and called on all parties to cease armed hostilities and take immediate steps to protect civilians. 73. Ethiopia was troubled by attacks on religious minorities and migrants by extremist elements and called upon the international community to support Libya in fighting terrorism and implementing the accepted recommendations of the Human Rights Council. 74. France noted the difficult situation in Libya. 75. Germany reiterated its call on all parties to live up to their responsibility and participate constructively in the United Nations-led dialogue to ensure the rapid formation of a national unity government. 76. Greece recognized the necessity to ensure the success of the national dialogue. Greece endorsed the recommendations of the Secretary-General on formalizing the role of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Libya, thus contributing to curbing mixed migration movements towards Europe. 77. Honduras was carefully following the situation in Libya and welcomed the fact that the process of adopting a new constitution was progressing. 78. Indonesia expressed confidence in building peace and reconciliation through a bottom-up process. It noted the strengthening of the Libyan legal, institutional and administrative measures, including through enactment of laws on transitional justice, electoral law and disability. 79. Iraq welcomed the adoption of the laws and decisions on the promotion and protection of human rights, including those raising the minimum wage for workers in the government sector and establishment of the National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights and the Civil Society Commission. 80. Ireland urged Libya to hold accountable those responsible for violations and abuses of human rights. It called on Libya to cooperate with the International Criminal Court and urged all parties involved in the United Nations-led dialogue to agree on a sustainable ceasefire and political solution. 9

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