A/HRC/19/11 some of those people who had called for a national dialogue used this as a pretext to continue to commit acts of violence, including killings, and to fabricate false accusations against the security forces, as part of the media war against Syria. 14. The two resolutions adopted by the Human Rights Council were based on such false accusations. These resolutions should be set aside, and the work of the Council be rectified to ensure truth, clarity and transparency. 15. Despite the difficulties which Syria was facing, the national committee had prepared a comprehensive report on the human rights situation in the State. The report also referred to provisions on human rights contained in the Constitution. Syria was currently in the process of reviewing the Constitution with a view to strengthening human rights protection in all areas. 16. However, the human rights culture had been afflicted by a dangerous disease, as the Western countries acted as if human rights were a cultural product that they were bringing to the developing countries. At the same time, the human rights record of some Western countries was less than honourable, in particular when they invaded other countries and pursued a policy of double standards and sanctions in different international forums, thus turning human rights into a tool to ensure their hegemony over other countries in the international arena. 17. Syrians wished their culture to emanate from their own values and history, which dated back to around 10000 B.C. Syria was committed to the fundamental values common to the civilizations of the world, such as freedom, justice, independence, sovereignty, family traditions, and the eradication of poverty and corruption, and it abided by its human rights obligations. 18. The Syrian people were convinced that their future lay in the harmony of all their components, and that their children should be raised in an environment free from hatred, and where justice worked for all citizens. The Syrian people had given their support to that goal and were committed to continuing on that path. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 19. During the interactive dialogue, 51 delegations made statements. A number of delegations welcomed the participation of the Syrian Arab Republic in the universal periodic review and appreciated its cooperation despite the difficult situation in the country. Additional statements which could not be delivered during the interactive dialogue owing to time constraints are posted on the extranet of the universal periodic review when available.1 Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 20. Cuba welcomed the adoption of a number of measures and the opening of a dialogue with the opposition. It also noted the lifting of the state of emergency, the establishment of an independent judiciary, and the promulgation of new laws for political parties. Cuba made recommendations. 21. Nicaragua stated that it was necessary to take into account the difficult situation in which Syria found itself. It was ready to accompany Syria on the road to peace and reconciliation. Nicaragua made recommendations. 1 Argentina, Austria, Botswana, Denmark, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Mauritania, Nigeria, Romania, Uganda, Yemen. 5