A/HRC/18/2 committee deciding on conscientious objection matters were not in the army. Greece reiterated the fact that, despite the severe economic crisis, it would continue to work on the improvement of its human rights situation and to cooperate with the Human Rights Council. Samoa 530. The review of Samoa was held on 9 May 2011 in conformity with all the relevant provisions contained in Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, and was based on the following documents: (a) The national report submitted by Samoa in accordance with the annex to Council resolution 5/1, paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/11/WSM/1); (b) The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (b) (A/HRC/WG.6/11/WSM/2); (c) The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c) (A/HRC/WG.6/11/WSM/3). 531. At its 23rd meeting, on 22 September 2011, the Human Rights Council considered and adopted the outcome of the review of Samoa (see section C below). 532. The outcome of the review of Samoa comprises the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/18/14), the views of Samoa concerning the recommendations and/or conclusions, and its voluntary commitments and replies presented before the adoption of the outcome by the plenary to questions or issues that were not sufficiently addressed during the interactive dialogue in the Working Group (see also A/HRC/18/14/Add.1). 1. Views expressed by the State under review on the recommendations and/or conclusions, its voluntary commitments and the outcome 533. Pursuant to Samoa’s request and on its behalf, the President of the Human Rights Council stated that, as previously announced, Samoa had been unable to send a delegation to Geneva in time for the session of the Council. Samoa had submitted an addendum to the report of the Working Group, which was circulated to the Council in accordance with the usual procedure. The addendum provided additional information and, where applicable, clarification of Samoa’s position taken on all 43 recommendations requiring further consideration after the review. It also conveyed the commitment of the Government of Samoa to the promotion of human rights, and reflected its efforts to overcome challenges through, inter alia, cooperation with international and regional organizations active in the area of human rights. 534. In addition, Samoa, in response to a note verbale from the secretariat, had submitted a table indicating, for each recommendation, its position. Of the 43 recommendations, the Government of Samoa had accepted 34 and noted 9. 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Human Rights Council on the review outcome 535. Algeria acknowledged the efforts made by Samoa to make progress towards the realization of human rights in spite of the objective constraints that it faced, such as its fragile ecosystem, the adverse effects of climate change and natural disasters. Algeria was encouraged to note that a majority of recommendations had been accepted by Samoa, including those made by Algeria. Algeria’s recommendations were related to accession to international human rights instruments, protecting the human rights of persons with disabilities, economic, social and cultural rights, fighting all forms of racial discrimination, 158 GE.12-17756