A/HRC/41/35/Add.2 22 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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