A/HRC/34/6 105. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea extended its solidarity to the Government and people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in their struggle to defend national sovereignty. 106. Denmark expressed concern about the 2004 Act on Social Responsibility in Radio, Television and Electronic Media, which granted the authorities control over media content. 107. The Dominican Republic underscored achievements in human rights, particularly the creation of institutions to promote the rights of women. 108. Ecuador welcomed efforts to comply with the recommendations arising from the universal periodic review, particularly the design and implementation of and follow-up to the national human rights plan. 109. Egypt highlighted the efforts of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to promote economic, social and cultural rights and welcomed its cooperation with treaty bodies. 110. El Salvador underscored the implementation of public policies in favour of human rights and highlighted efforts made to follow up on the recommendations arising from the universal periodic review. 111. Eritrea recognized the advocacy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on the need to adhere to the universal periodic review process and welcomed its commitment to human rights. 112. Estonia encouraged the Government to attach more importance to implementing the national human rights plan, responding on time to treaty body requests and conducting regular consultations with civil society. 113. Ethiopia noted with appreciation efforts to improve economic, social and cultural rights and the adoption and implementation of the 2011 Racial Discrimination Act. 114. Ireland welcomed the submissions to the treaty bodies and expressed concern about the fact that the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention had found cases of arbitrary detention, including of opposition politicians. 115. France made recommendations. 116. Georgia remained concerned by the situation of human rights in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. It encouraged the Government to strengthen its dialogue with United Nations mechanisms. 117. Norway was concerned about the persecution of opposition leaders and limits imposed on freedom of expression through constitutional mechanisms. It recognized the role of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in the Colombian peace process. 118. Ghana noted with satisfaction measures taken to implement the recommendations made during the first cycle. 119. Guatemala expressed concern about reports on lack of independence and impartiality among the judiciary and indoctrination in schools and universities. 120. Haiti expressed its deep gratitude to the Government for its solidarity, in particular with the provision of emergency aid following Hurricane Matthew. 121. The Holy See acknowledged the positive steps taken by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela but was concerned about the political and social situation in the country. 122. Iceland was concerned about the social situation and about the harassment of those critical of government policies. 10

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