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Recommendation
Status
Create a compensation fund for the victims
of the conflict, regardless of their political
affiliation (para. 66)
Implemented. The National
Commission for Reconciliation and
Compensation of Victims was
established in 2015, overseeing a
compensation fund for victims of
human rights violations committed
between 1990 and 2012.
Draft specific laws regarding hatred and
hateful propaganda in the framework of the
exercise of freedom of opinion and
expression (para. 67)
Implemented. Criminal sanctions for
racism, xenophobia, tribalism and
racial and religious discrimination
expressed in the media were
introduced through Law No. 2008-222.
Nonetheless, reports of incitement to
violence continued. Concerns are
raised that the provisions of the Law
may lack precision. Criminal sanctions
for incitement online based on racism
and xenophobia were included in Law
No. 2013-451 on combating
cybercrime.
Reformulate article 35 of the Constitution
concerning eligibility for the presidency
(para. 68)
Implemented. On 30 October 2016, a
new Constitution was adopted, in
which the eligibility criteria for the
presidency were reformulated in article
55.
Commit to a national, independent and
inclusive media commission; adopt the draft
bill on the press as soon as possible (para.
71)
Partially implemented. In December
2004, a new legislative framework for
the press was adopted through Laws
Nos. 2004-643 and 2004-644, creating
the National Press Council. However,
concerns regarding the Council’s
independence and authority were
raised, with reports of the imposition
of arbitrary and disproportionate
sanctions. In December 2017, a new
legislative regime was adopted through
Law No. 2017-867, replacing the
National Press Council with the
National Press Authority.
Make efforts, together with civil society, to
reactivate and reinforce the work of media
institutions and professional associations
(para. 71)
Implemented. Legislative efforts were
accompanied by financial support,
with Decree No. 2007-677 of
December 2007 creating a support
fund for press development and
introducing subsidies for printing.
With these subsidies ending in 2018,
the State should consider the
reintroduction of similar support
measures.
Give urgent consideration to the ratification
of the International Convention on the
Protection of the Rights of All Migrant
Workers and Members of Their Families
(para. 72)
Not implemented.
Submit outstanding reports to relevant
treaty bodies as soon as possible (para. 73)
Not implemented.
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