A/HRC/27/14 B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 25. During the interactive dialogue, 112 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II below. 26. Algeria highlighted the adoption of the NHRAP and the commitment to eliminate poverty and implement economic, social and cultural rights. 27. Angola welcomed the ratification of international instruments and the submission of reports on the implementation of recommendations from the first UPR cycle. 28. Argentina highlighted Ethiopia’s hosting of a large number of refugees and efforts to combat discrimination against children. 29. Armenia commended Ethiopia’s commitment to the promotion of human rights, including respect for minority rights, cultural diversity and tolerance, and expressed concern at reported recent casualties in Oromia. 30. Australia congratulated Parliament’s 2013 ratification of the first NHRAP and was concerned that journalists continued to be detained under the Anti-Terrorism Proclamation. 31. Austria welcomed efforts made to address some of the recommendations it had made during the first UPR cycle. 32. Bangladesh noted the progress made, acknowledged the challenges faced, and stated that it was important to take into account Ethiopia’s request for technical assistance. 33. Belarus welcomed the series of legislative initiatives, especially the adoption of the NHRAP. 34. Belgium expressed continuing concern at several issues related to civil and political rights and welcomed the banning of FGM. 35. Benin noted progress on legislation, promotion of democracy and good economic governance, and ratification of regional and international human rights instruments. 36. Botswana noted efforts made to implement recommendations made in 2009. It also noted reports of interference with the judicial system. 37. Bhutan noted the implementation of many recommendations from the first review and the integration of sustainable development principles into development policies. 38. Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) noted the positive legislative measures adopted to strengthen institutions that promoted and protected human rights. 39. Brazil welcomed ratification of CRPD and adoption of the National Action Plan on Gender and Development as well as establishment of children’s rights committees at federal, regional and local levels. 40. Burkina Faso congratulated Ethiopia for the progress made in implementing the recommendations of the first UPR cycle. 41. Burundi congratulated Ethiopia on the adoption of its NHRAP and a national programme for good governance. 42. Cabo Verde noted the economic growth, progress in poverty reduction, provision of social services and introduction of the NHRAP. 43. Canada asked what progress Ethiopia had made to provide for free and independent media and to uphold civil and political rights. 44. The Central African Republic encouraged Ethiopia to take measures to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women and to address the problem of street children. 6