A/HRC/16/15 international cooperation was crucial in addressing irregular migration, which remained a challenge for the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. Azerbaijan made recommendations. 80. Yemen welcomed measures taken by the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya in the field of human rights, in particular towards political participation and the effective participation of women in social and political life. It praised the country’s role in supporting development in developing countries. Yemen inquired whether there was a body responsible for women and requested a concise review of its role. Yemen made a recommendation. 81. Turkey welcomed the criminal justice reform project that the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya had been pursuing in collaboration with international organizations. It commended the importance attached to cooperation with human rights civil society organizations and the increasing number of such organizations in the country. It noted partnerships with relevant specialized United Nations organizations in promoting anticorruption measures and counter-trafficking. It also noted the country’s consent to the establishment of private media as an indication of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya’s will to reinforce freedom of expression. Turkey wished to see a sustainable increase in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya’s determination to improve human rights. 82. France referred to the situation of refugees; allegations concerning arbitrary detention, torture, ill treatment and enforced disappearance; the death penalty, which remained in force for a large number of crimes; the absence of non-governmental organizations with expertise in the field of human rights; and the severe restrictions on freedom of expression and association. France made recommendations. 83. Belarus noted with satisfaction that the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya was a party to almost all the international human rights treaties and had been cooperating with treaty bodies. Belarus welcomed the country’s determination to raise the living standards of its population, and noted successes in health, education, employment and the social protection of vulnerable groups. It noted the role of the social research centre and ongoing poverty alleviation policies, and lauded measures to benefit persons with disabilities. Belarus made recommendations. 84. Chad noted with satisfaction the consultation process undertaken in the preparation of the national report, which demonstrated the importance that the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya attached to the universal periodic review and to the promotion and protection of human rights. It noted that the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya was party to most core international human rights instruments. Chad made a recommendation. 85. The delegation clarified issues relating to the deportation of migrants and asylum seekers. There were those who entered the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya illegally or without documents, and others, belonging to criminal organizations, who attempted to cross through by sea and land, where the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya tried to provide them with basic needs. Furthermore, The Libyan Arab Jamahiriya regarded migrants as guests, not refugees. They were allowed to stay and to the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya tried to resolve the situation between them and their countries of origin. Although the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya had not acceded to the Geneva Convention of 1951, a joint committee had been established to consider the Convention and to engage in dialogue with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in order to arrive at a formula whereby UNHCR could perform its tasks officially in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. UNHCR, without any authorization, had granted refugee status to some immigrants, and they had received money to be granted such status. The procedure had to be stopped. The country had contacted the Office of the High Commissioner, and consultations to settle the issue were now under way. 86. Concerning the arrest of the journalists, all those who had published news that was untrue had been released. Investigations would be conducted. 13