A/HRC/24/16 145. Japan highlighted the amendment of the migration law. It expressed concern at the short-term detention of political opponents. 146. Jordan expressed appreciation for efforts to strengthen the institutional framework. It commended Cuba for spearheading international efforts regarding the right to food. 147. Kazakhstan noted the provision of information to special procedures and called on Cuba to strengthen human rights commitments. 148. Kenya acknowledged achievements in many areas and the contribution made by Cuba to the universal promotion of human rights. 149. Kuwait welcomed the State’s cooperation with international human rights institutions. 150. Kyrgyzstan welcomed the Cuban delegation. 151. Cuba said that there was no room for impunity in Cuba for those who violated human rights or the laws or rules that enshrined those rights. 152. Cuba said that arbitrary detention was not practised in Cuba. Detentions were carried out in accordance with the criminal procedure and for offences classified in criminal law. There were no clandestine secret detention centres. In Cuba, torture was not practised. 153. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic noted the achievement of enjoyment of all human rights despite constraints. It encouraged strengthened cooperation with the United Nations. 154. Lebanon welcomed Cuba’s position and support in the UPR mechanism. 155. Lesotho acknowledged challenges faced by Cuba in promoting and protecting human rights. 156. Madagascar encouraged Cuba to continue to ensure that social development objectives were taken into account in public decisions. 157. Malaysia noted the contributions of Cuba to international solidarity in the areas of health and education. 158. Maldives commended achievements in health and education and progress in gender equality. 159. Mali welcomed the cooperation with other countries on health and education. It praised the country’s literacy programmes. 160. Mauritania expressed solidarity with Cuba and called on the international community to support its development. 161. Argentina welcomed the ratification of CPED and the adoption of the regulation for employment of persons with disabilities. 162. Montenegro asked if Cuba planned to ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT) and establish an independent national preventive mechanism. 163. Morocco welcomed achievements in human development. It noted efforts to improve penitentiary conditions. 164. Mozambique noted human rights achievements. 165. Myanmar welcomed the delegation of Cuba. 166. Equatorial Guinea expressed its support of the social justice principles of Cuba. It noted cooperation with United Nations treaty bodies. 11