A/HRC/34/13 42. Angola noted some major constrains, including food insecurity. It urged all parties to the conflict to embark on an inclusive and peaceful dialogue to achieve stability and development. 43. Argentina expressed concern at the prevailing situation and human rights violations. It requested respect for the rights and freedoms of the entire population. 44. Armenia encouraged the ratification of all major international human rights instruments, access to education for women and the elimination of early and forced marriage. 45. Australia urged South Sudan to fulfil its obligations under ratified conventions and to bring to justice perpetrators of ongoing human rights abuses. 46. Austria noted that the implementation of the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan had stalled and that the Government and political leaders had failed to fulfil their responsibilities towards their people. 47. Bahrain commended South Sudan for implementing the recommendations arising from the previous review, adding that the human rights of displaced persons had to be protected. 48. Bangladesh noted the poverty, food insecurity and the persistent disputes and conflicts that had disrupted progress in terms of nation-building. It supported the call by South Sudan for international support. 49. Belgium welcomed the ratification of various core human rights treaties and the acceptance of the complaint mechanisms under those treaties. It invited South Sudan to continue on that path. 50. Botswana stated that the conscription of child soldiers, arbitrary detention, the curtailment of the freedoms of peaceful assembly and association, among other things, were worrisome. 51. Brazil expressed concern about impunity for serious crimes and reiterated the need to establish the court and the commission mentioned in the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. 52. Burundi encouraged South Sudan to continue its efforts to restore peace and security. It welcomed the ratification of international instruments and the implementation of measures to prevent the recruitment of children into the army, among other things. 53. Canada called for the rapid and robust implementation of all the provisions in the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. 54. The Central African Republic noted with satisfaction that South Sudan had taken up many of the recommendations received during the first cycle of the universal periodic review. 55. Chile noted with concern the adverse effects of the conflicts on the population and urged South Sudan to adopt all measures necessary to achieve a peaceful and safe society. 56. China welcomed the ratification of various core international human rights instruments and the efforts made by South Sudan to protect the right to food and housing. 57. Colombia underscored the commitment of South Sudan to implementing the recommendations arising from the first cycle of the universal periodic review. 58. The Congo noted the challenges faced by South Sudan in the area of peace and development and called upon international partners to provide technical assistance. 7