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gratitude for the work of the interpretation staff, without whose support it would not had
been possible to present this report.
Cambodia
876. The review of Cambodia was held on 30 January 2019 in conformity with all the
relevant provisions contained in relevant Human Rights Council resolutions and decisions,
and was based on the following documents:
(a)
The national report submitted by Cambodia in accordance with paragraph 15
of the annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution
16/21 (A/HRC/WG.6/32/KHM/1);
(b)
The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 of the
annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21
(A/HRC/WG.6/32/KHM/2);
(c)
The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 of the
annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21
(A/HRC/WG.6/32/KHM/3).
877. At its 28th meeting, on 5 July 2019, the Human Rights Council considered and
adopted the outcome of the review of Cambodia (see section C below).
878. The outcome of the review of Cambodia comprises the report of the Working Group
on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/41/17) and the views of Cambodia concerning
the recommendations and/or conclusions, as well as its voluntary commitments and its
replies to questions or issues that were not sufficiently addressed during the interactive
dialogue in the Working Group, and which were presented before the adoption of the
outcome by the plenary (see also A/HRC/41/17/Add.1).
1.
Views expressed by the State under review on the recommendations and/or
conclusions, its voluntary commitments and the outcome
879. Cambodia reaffirmed its Government’s support to the universal periodic review
mechanism and greatly appreciated the constructive engagements and the diverse cross
regional participation in its review. It also appreciated the broad spectrum of topics raised
during its review, ranging from economic, social, and cultural rights, to civil and political
rights.
880. It stressed that, during the interactive dialogue, 73 delegations have provided 198
recommendations for Cambodia, which, after an in-depth discussion and consultation with
all relevant line ministries/institutions and other stakeholders, has decided to accept 173
recommendations, tantamount to nearly 88 per cent, and to take note of 25
recommendations.
881. Cambodia actually wished to accept all received recommendations made by all
friend countries, but some recommendations have been noted because of their wording and
nature, which do not reflect the real situation in Cambodia and the effort of the
Government. In addition, some other recommendations cannot be implemented as they are
against the Constitution and national legislations of Cambodia and were particularly made
with political reasons and agenda behind.
882. As for the 173 recommendations accepted, Cambodia will take all appropriate
measures based on its ways, means, and available resources to implement them in order to
better promote, protect and respect the rights of Cambodian citizens that have been
improved tremendously during the past years. This high acceptance of recommendations
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