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with the agreements undertaken by the Government and the Union of Democratic Forces for Unity
with the United Nations; and (e) that these agreements be concluded and implemented in the case of
other remaining irregular forces.
54.
Germany enquired about actions to curb violence against women, especially female genital
mutilation. It noted a prevalence of diseases like HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, and asked
about action taken. Stressing that IDPs often do not have access to adequate housing, infrastructure,
education and the health system, Germany asked about strategies to improve their situation.
Germany recommended that the State abolish the death penalty.
55.
The Republic of Korea noted efforts to improve human rights despite challenges, the
decriminalization of press offences in 2005 and introduction of juvenile courts in 2001. It remarked
that the judicial system is undermined by arbitrary arrests, detention and delays in the
administration of justice, and impunity for serious human rights violations. Although there was a
significant decrease in extrajudicial executions by the armed forces in the north, concerns remained
about the large number of enforced disappearances, summary executions and torture. It
recommended (a) focusing attention more on the serious issues of combating impunity; that human
rights violations should be systematically investigated and those responsible for such violations,
without exception, should be prosecuted and punished; and (b) further strengthening cooperation
with the international community, including OHCHR and treaty bodies.
56.
Ghana, noting challenges, supported the Government’s call to the international community to
help strengthen its institutions. Ghana recommended that the Government speed up efforts to ensure
the proper functioning of the National Human Rights Commission in accordance with the
Paris Principles; and implement the recommendations made by the Human Rights Committee
following its consideration of the country’s periodic report.
57.
Argentina recommended taking all possible measures to ensure respect for and promotion of
international human rights law, international humanitarian law and international law for refugees. It
asked about results in preventing the recruitment of children. Noting with interest the creation of a
National Human Rights Commission, it recommended adapting internal legislation to international
standards in this area, including the Paris Principles. Argentina invited the State to consider
ratifying CED and accepting the competence of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances. It
recommended that it consider ratifying the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’
Rights on the establishment of an African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, ICCPR-OP 2, the
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