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accepted. It welcomed progress made towards the ratification of the Rome Statute but noted
that ratification had yet to be achieved. Latvia made recommendations.
89.
Lebanon welcomed Indonesia’s adoption of the human rights action plan according
importance to the achievement of the MDGs. Lebanon recognized measures taken to ensure
better protection for migrant workers abroad and commended the promotion of dialogue
and harmony among Indonesia’s multicultural, multi-ethnic and multi-religious society.
Lebanon made recommendations.
90.
Liechtenstein acknowledged Indonesia’s efforts to eliminate violence against
women. Liechtenstein noted the serious concern expressed by CAT that a large number of
children are sentenced to jail terms for minor offences. Liechtenstein made
recommendations.
91.
Malaysia recognized Indonesia’s commitment to human rights through the adoption
of an extensive list of national human rights legislation and the launched Third National
Plan of Action. Malaysia appreciated Indonesia’s efforts in capacity-building and its
involvement in ASEAN, AICHR and with the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and.
Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC). Malaysia made
recommendations.
92.
Maldives commended Indonesia’s progress since the first UPR. It noted OHCHR
reports that Indonesia loses around two million hectares of forest annually to illegal logging
and land conversion. It requested that Indonesia describe steps taken to combat illegal
logging and the illicit trade in forest products and do justice to natural resource
management. It made recommendations.
93.
Mexico noted with interest the way in which Indonesia has incorporated into its
policies the recommendations of the first UPR cycle. Mexico made recommendations.
94.
Morocco noted with satisfaction Indonesia’s launching of Third National Plan of
Action for human rights for the period 2011–2014. Morocco requested more detailed
information on the seven pillars forming the Plan of Action, particularly relating to public
complaints. Morocco made recommendations.
95.
Myanmar commended Indonesia on its progress in the protection human rights. It
commended efforts for the enactment of several domestic laws for the protection of human
rights in line with its international commitments. Myanmar made recommendations.
96.
Nepal welcomed Indonesia’s establishment of normative frameworks supporting
human rights promotion and protection during the period 2008–2012. It indicated that
Indonesia’s human rights institutions play a significant role in monitoring the performance
of the judiciary, the legislative and executive bodies. Nepal made recommendations.
97.
Netherlands appreciated Indonesia’s responses to its questions on freedom of
religion, the ICC and revision of the Military Tribunal Law and Criminal Code. It
welcomed the invitations extended to several Special Rapporteurs. It acknowledged the
challenges faced in protecting the right to freedom of religion and belief. Netherlands made
recommendations.
98.
New Zealand was encouraged by Indonesia’s establishment of the Unit for the
Acceleration of Development in Papua and West Papua and the intended change from a
“security approach” to a “welfare and justice approach” for Papuans. It thanked Indonesia
for information on the progress made in ratifying OPCAT and the Rome Statute. It made
recommendations.
99.
Nicaragua expressed satisfaction with Indonesia’s criminal law reform and
expressed the hope that this process would serve to include new offences not yet covered
emanating from international instruments to which it is party. It requested information on
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