A/HRC/34/13 104. The Niger welcomed the promulgation of the Transitional Constitution and the efforts to strengthen the legislative framework by incorporating regional and international conventions. 105. Nigeria noted the sociopolitical and constitutional progress made towards the promotion and protection of human rights and the efforts made to strengthen the legal and security institutions. 106. Finland welcomed the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women but regretted the outbreaks of violence and the growing tensions between the opposing forces and ethnic groups, and urged all parties to work towards an inclusive peace. 107. Pakistan welcomed the efforts made to preserve peace and promote and protect the human rights of vulnerable groups, as well as the promulgation of the Transitional Constitution. 108. Panama welcomed the continuing cooperation of South Sudan with the universal periodic review and hoped it would successfully implement the recommendations. 109. Paraguay expressed concern at the discrimination suffered by women, including in access to education and health services, and the high rates of infant and maternal mortality. 110. The Philippines welcomed the ratification of various core human rights conventions and appreciated the actions taken to address gender inequality. 111. Portugal was appalled by reports of gross violations and abuses of international human rights and humanitarian law. 112. The Republic of Korea was concerned that political leaders were making statements amounting to incitement to ethnic hatred and urged all parties in the conflict to stop such hateful rhetoric. 113. Rwanda urged South Sudan to fully implement the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan, undertake comprehensive security sector reforms and combat sexual and gender-based violence. 114. Saudi Arabia welcomed the efforts by South Sudan to promote and protect human rights and to establish peace but was concerned at the reports of ethnic hate crimes. 115. Senegal welcomed the fundamental human rights principles enshrined in the Transitional Constitution and the action taken to establish the Peace and Reconciliation Commission. 116. Serbia encouraged South Sudan to seek technical assistance in taking action against human rights violations and to put an end to the recruitment and use of child soldiers in armed conflicts. 117. Sierra Leone noted the efforts to establish the Transitional Government of National Unity and called upon all parties to actively engage in a peaceful resolution of the conflict. 118. Slovakia was deeply concerned by the grave human rights violations, particularly by the indiscriminate and disproportionate targeting of civilians. 119. In his final remarks, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs thanked the delegations for their advice. He reiterated that the hybrid court had to be set up, since that was a requirement under the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. The first step in that direction had to be taken by the African Union Commission, through a memorandum of understanding with the Government to be transmitted to the Transitional National Legislative Assembly for its approval. The process of launching the commission for truth, reconciliation and healing would start shortly. 11