A/HRC/30/16 40. Argentina noted with concern the humanitarian and security situation in Libya as expressed in Security Council resolution 2174 (2014). 41. Australia commended the efforts of UNSMIL to achieve a political solution, expressed concern about the deteriorating human rights situation against political representative, journalists, human rights activists and civil society representatives. 42. Austria noted that women, children, minorities and internally displaced persons were particularly affected by the ongoing violence. It expressed deep concern about threats and attacks against media professionals, judges, prosecutors, lawyers and human rights defenders. 43. Azerbaijan welcomed the establishment of the National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights and the issuance of a standing invitation to the special procedures. It noted challenges in addressing the issue of internally displaced persons. 44. Bahrain appreciated the acceptance by Libya of the majority of the recommendations from the first review cycle and commended Libya on its efforts to promote and protect women’s rights and equality and to provide free health services to citizens. 45. Bangladesh highlighted the need for State institution rebuilding, the need for national reconciliation, and the impact of the indiscriminate use of arms. It noted that Libya needed to be reviewed in a historical context, taking into account the root causes of violence in the country. 46. Belarus considered that the international community should provide Libya with support to address the humanitarian needs of the most vulnerable groups, including for food and other urgently needed goods. 47. Belgium expressed solidarity with the Libyan people and concern for the human rights violations perpetrated by all the parties in conflict, especially against human rights defenders. It regretted that Libya still had not established a moratorium on the death penalty. 48. Benin welcomed the establishment of the National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights and the adoption of Law No. 29 (2013) on transitional justice. Benin called on the international community to support Libya in its efforts to promote and protect human rights. 49. Uruguay welcomed the standing invitation extended to the special procedures. 50. Brunei Darussalam noted the challenges faced by the Government and its efforts to address the human rights situation by initiating the process to rebuild the related frameworks and institutions in the country. 51. Burundi commended Libya on adopting different legislative measures and decisions to improve the human rights situation, such as Law No. 5 (2011) establishing the National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights and Law No. 18 (2013) on the rights of cultural and linguistic groups. 52. Cabo Verde stated that it was crucial to guarantee fundamental rights in conformity with international standards as well as the separation and independence of powers in a new constitution. 53. Canada was deeply concerned with the situation in Libya, including the ongoing serious human rights violations, some of which might amount to war crimes. It said that the perpetrators of these must be held accountable. 7