A/HRC/30/16 internally displaced persons. This agency had the authority to inspect their conditions, make it possible for them to exercise their rights and prevent discrimination against them. Libya also provided humanitarian assistance to internally displaced persons and persons displaced abroad. On 24 October 2014, the Government had pledged to pay school fees of all Libyan students in Egypt and Tunisia, and in February 2015, the Council of Ministers had held a meeting with the House of Representatives committee on displaced persons’ affairs to discuss their situation in Tawergha and that of Libyan displaced persons in neighbouring countries. The Ministry of Social Affairs had a list of these people in the database. Assistance in kind and rental subsidies were being provided to them. 124. As for illegal migration, the delegation underlined that the western part of Libya was being used for crossing the Mediterranean but that the Government was not in control of that part of the country. The first ministerial meeting on border security had been held in Tripoli on 1 March 2012 and the Tripoli Action Plan had been adopted, which aimed at improving border monitoring and security in North Africa, the Sahel and the Sahara. Libya had also signed an agreement with Italy to fight organized crime and illegal immigration. In cooperation with the European Union and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Ministry of the Interior was providing training to staff dealing with this issue. 125. On human trafficking, the delegation stated that Libya had been considering enacting a law prohibiting human trafficking, and consultations were being held with IOM. As for refugee issues, UNHCR was assisting UNSMIL in this regard. Libya was a party to the African Refugee Convention and was considering the question of acceding to other instruments. 126. South Africa encouraged the implementation of Human Rights Council resolution 28/30 with the support of the international community. 127. Spain noted with concern that civil society was suffering persecution, aggression, kidnappings and attacks. 128. The State of Palestine appreciated the efforts by Libya to build the capacity of the national human rights institution, ensure transitional justice and the rule of law, and provide compulsory and free education. 129. The Sudan appreciated the legislative efforts being made by Libya, such as the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the amendments to the Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure, and Law No. 18 (2013) on the rights of cultural and linguistic groups. 130. Sweden acknowledged the current difficult situation and stressed the need for a political solution to the crisis. It noted attacks, including killings, abductions, torture and threats against human rights defenders. 131. Switzerland highlighted the importance for Libya to take all necessary measures to ensure respect, protection and promotion of human rights in its entire territory. 132. Thailand appreciated the continued engagement of Libya in the universal periodic review but was deeply concerned by the crisis. It noted the immediate need for all sides to cease human rights violations. 133. Togo expressed concern about the escalation of violence and stated that perpetrators must be brought to justice. It encouraged Libya to undertake efforts to regain territorial control and to ensure primacy of the rule of law. 134. The United States of America acknowledged the difficulties facing Libya, expressed concern for the ongoing violations and abuses committed by all sides. It noted the lack of a political agreement that could restore order. 13