A/HRC/33/12 expressed concern about the cancellation of the election in Zanzibar and encouraged the establishment of an independent electoral commission. 99. The United States of America expressed concern about the decision to annul the election, the use of the Cybercrimes Act to arrest individuals, the use of excessive force by the security service, gender-based violence, trafficking and media laws. 100. Uruguay congratulated the State party for its efforts to implement the Sustainable Development Goals and encouraged further efforts to improve access to health, water and education. It encouraged the implementation of the recommendations made by the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women. 101. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela noted the adoption of the 2014 social protection policy in Zanzibar, the medium-term strategic plan on human rights education and the National Human Rights Action Plan. 102. Yemen commended the creation of the Law Reform Commission of Tanzania to revise the civil, judicial and criminal justice system, the legal framework to solve disputes over land and laws related to social welfare and juvenile justice. 103. Zimbabwe commended the adoption of the National Human Rights Action Plan, the efforts made to enhance women’s rights and the development of a road map for raising awareness on gender-based violence, female genital mutilation and non-discrimination against people with albinism. It also commended the adoption of sectoral strategies and policies and the abolition of school fees. 104. Algeria welcomed several human rights-related laws and the progress made in matters such as civil justice and the settlement of land disputes, social security, health, the fight against malaria and HIV/AIDS and the promotion of women’s and children’s rights. 105. Angola noted the progress made in improving access to the education system and the substantial increase in the number of women in decision-making positions. It was concerned about challenges in the area of health and in relation to people with albinism and with disabilities, and urged the State party to pay more attention to pregnant girls. 106. Argentina commended the adoption of the medium-term strategic plan on human rights education and noted the efforts made to combat gender-based violence and discrimination against women and girls. 107. Australia commended efforts made to strengthen the capacity of the Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance. It encouraged the United Republic of Tanzania to protect the rights of all persons regardless of sexual orientation, and expressed concern about freedom of expression, particularly in the media. 108. Austria welcomed efforts to draft a new Constitution, but expressed concern about a number of oppressive laws, like the cybercrimes and the statistics acts, and about reports of journalists facing harassment, torture and death. 109. Bangladesh noted various improvements and progress made in the area health and in ensuring the rights of women and persons with disabilities. It also noted the initiatives to curb violence against women and children. It acknowledged the difficulties and challenges faced in education and by children living without parental care. 110. Belgium acknowledged progress regarding children’s rights and welcomed the de facto moratorium on the death penalty. It was worried by reports indicating that newspapers and radio stations had been made to suspend operations. 111. Bhutan welcomed the steps taken to implement the universal periodic review recommendations by incorporating them into the National Human Rights Action Plan. Bhutan welcomed the announcement that the State party would provide free primary and 11