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109. Further promote identity and culture of different communities and to
raise awareness in the society about their historic presence in Egypt and
contribution to the society (Armenia);
110. Uphold its international obligations relating to refugees (United States of
America);
111. Implement a program to adequately integrate the refugee populations
into the society of Egypt, taking into account the generosity that has historically
characterized the country in this field (Mexico);
112. Put an end, as soon as possible, to the state of emergency and ensure that
the provisions of the future anti-terrorism law scrupulously respect human
rights (France);
113. Lift the state of emergency that has been in effect since 1981 and replace
the Emergency Law with a counterterrorism law that guarantees civil liberties
(United States of America);
114.
End the State of Emergency as soon as possible (Austria);
115. The counter-terrorism law that is to replace the current state of
emergency take into account the recommendations made by the Special
Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental
freedoms while countering terrorism (Netherlands);
116. The letter and the spirit of the provisions of the new antiterrorism law
do not impose restrictions on the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental
freedoms that are contrary to international human rights standards (Greece);
117. Ensure that all anti-terrorism measures comply with international
standards (Norway);
118. Require that the police act with restraint when not directly threatened
(United States of America);
119. Investigate and prosecute perpetrators of sectarian violence and ensure
victims’ recourse to the judicial system (United States of America).
96.
Egypt considers that the recommendations Nos. 85-119 have already been
implemented or in the process of implementation.
97.
The recommendations below did not enjoy the support of Egypt:
1.
Ensure the protection of women, in practice, from all forms of violence
by implementing national legislation, as pledged in its National Report to
universal periodic report, and to adopt a unified family code to ensure the equal
status of women under law (Israel);
2.
Conduct a wide-ranging review of Egyptian human rights laws in order
to bring them into line with Egypt’s international commitments, as so pledged
in its Human Rights Council candidature and within its National Report
(Israel);
3.
Abolish prison terms for incitement to discrimination regarding sex,
origin, language, religion or belief, and for acts damaging to an individual’s
honour (United States of America);
4.
Develop specific awareness raising campaigns to promote tolerance and
eliminate discrimination based on sex and gender (Czech Republic);
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