A/HRC/41/2 “fake news” and cybersecurity bill, which could mean the end of online freedom in the country as well as the Government’s claim that there are no political prisoners in Cambodia. It called on the Government to reverse course and accept all universal periodic review recommendations relating to civil and political rights, including dropping all politically motivated charges, releasing political prisoners and amending or repealing repressive laws that restrict basic rights. 909. Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development regretted that Cambodia did not accept recommendations to review the Law on Association and Non-Governmental Organization in line with international standards. It remained concerned by the recent statements by the Government on the need for an anti-fake news law and an anticybercrime law, which would further limit available spaces for dissent. It called on Cambodia to accept recommendations to reform these legislations to adhere to its international obligations as first step towards restoration of democracy and civic space. 910. CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation called on Cambodia to take concrete steps to restore civic space, which has been drastically undermined in recent years. It expressed its disappointment that the Government did not accept certain recommendations to amend or repeal repressive laws, including the Law on Political Parties, the Law on Associations and Non-Governmental Organizations and the Trade Union Law as human rights defenders, activists and journalists are routinely subject to judicial harassment and legal action. It urged Cambodia to re-create an enabling environment for a free and pluralistic media, including by ceasing judicial harassment against journalists and abuse of tax regulations to harass media outlets and association. 911. The Association of World Citizens noted that the firm measures of the international community are essential to persuade the Government of Cambodia to resume the path of democracy after the voluntary derailment during the 2013-2018 elections periods. Such measures include the heavy European sanctions on Cambodia. Additionally, in order for the Government to gain the support and trust of the Khmer people and of the international community, it must take steps to end all of the illegal and unequal agreements signed in 1979 onwards with Viet Nam and apply the recommendations made by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia in 2012 concerning the reform of the electoral and judicial system in light of free and democratic elections. 4. Concluding remarks of the State under review 912. The Vice-President of the Council stated that, based on the information provided, out of 198 recommendations received, 173 enjoyed the support of Cambodia and 25 were noted. 913. In its concluding remarks, Cambodia highlighted that a number of issues raised have already been addressed and clearly elaborated in its national report. It stressed that statements or recommendations that weaponize human rights as tool to interfere into Cambodian internal affairs are neither accepted nor welcomed. In addition, statements made by some stakeholders bearing humiliating characters should not have room in the Council. 914. He reassured some delegations who may feel that their comments or concerns have not been fully addressed that their views will be conveyed to the relevant authority for consideration or action accordingly. 915. While appreciating the satisfactory achievement Cambodia has made towards the development of human rights, democracy and rule of law, the Government acknowledged that some issues remained to be addressed and shortcomings are needed to improve the situation. The Government remains committed to undertake appropriate and realistic measure to ensure full enjoyment of human rights in Cambodia. 142