A/HRC/17/2 cases, which would constitute an effective amnesty for alleged perpetrators of grave human rights violations and abuses. It expressed its concern that the Government considered the truth and reconciliation and disappearance commissions as substitutes for dealing with serious violations through the criminal justice system. It also expressed concern at the Government’s outright rejection that unlawful killings had been committed by the police, especially in the Terai. It urged Nepal to reconsider its decision to extend the mandate of OHCHR for only six months. 316. Cuba noted that Nepal evidently conferred great importance to human rights, despite the difficulties due to an unequal international economic order and the current global crisis. It noted with appreciation the fact that Nepal had incorporated a human rights component into its development plans. It also took note of the actions taken to mitigate poverty in a country that had suffered exploitation and colonialism, and welcomed the acceptance of an important number of recommendations. 317. Denmark appreciated the plan put in place to implement accepted recommendations and would have liked to see clear indications of the Government’s position on all universal periodic review recommendations. Denmark expressed concern at the Government’s decision to extend the mandate of OHCHR for only six months, and noted that the technical support of OHCHR would be of key importance in building capacity to implement those recommendations effectively. In the light of the unfinished peace process and continuing concerns over the human rights situation, Denmark strongly emphasized the continued need for the presence of OHCHR in Nepal beyond December 2011. 318. Morocco noted Nepal’s recent crisis, global peace accord and young pluralistic democracy, as well as its firm commitment to human rights. It indicated, however, that Nepal suffered from an economic and social deficit that weighed on the realization of economic, social and cultural rights and on sustainable development. It pleaded for a generous response from the international community to accompany Nepal in its socioeconomic change. It welcomed Nepal’s institutional and legislative measures, particularly for the judiciary. It expressed its hopes for the draft law on transitional justice. 319. The Republic of Moldova acknowledged Nepal’s pledge to engage civil society and stakeholders in the promotion and protection of human rights, and welcomed efforts in building national democratic institutions and developing frameworks to address the remnants of the conflict period. It appreciated the fact that Nepal had put in place a followup mechanism for the return, registration and reinsertion of internally displaced persons. It welcomed Nepal’s support for the recommendation requiring measures to protect all people from enforced disappearance and for the establishment of a special inquiry team enjoying enough independence to investigate all allegations of extrajudicial executions. 320. China commended Nepal for its efforts and the progress made in, inter alia, promoting economic and social development and protecting the interests of vulnerable groups and reducing poverty. China appreciated Nepal’s positive approach in its cooperation with United Nations human rights mechanisms. China understood the difficulties and challenges currently faced by Nepal and hoped that the international community would continue to provide Nepal with constructive assistance so as to create a sound environment for the country’s political stability and economic and social development. 321. India was encouraged that Nepal had accepted 56 recommendations, 28 of which had already been implemented. It trusted that Nepal had gained much from its participation in the review and would further intensify its efforts to implement the recommendations accepted. It reiterated India’s commitment to support Nepal and noted its belief that it should be the prerogative of the Government of Nepal to come to an agreement in GE.12-13630 131