A/HRC/13/56 379. Sri Lanka noted that Cambodia was building a strong democracy that promoted and protected civil and political rights, and expressed appreciation for its significant efforts towards the eradication of poverty. It noted that this achievement was particularly important in the context of a country on the road to peacebuilding and national reconciliation. Sri Lanka believed the recommendations made at the universal periodic review would enable Cambodia to further its efforts. It commended the ongoing preparation of laws essential to enhancing the rule of law and democracy and Cambodia’s commitment to establish an independent human rights institution. 380. The United States of America expressed appreciation for the establishment of the Extraordinary Chambers as well as of a national torture prevention mechanism. Expressing support for Cambodia’s cooperation with the United Nations in establishing a programme to combat trafficking and sexual abuse, it remained concerned about the well-being of children, particularly with respect to the worst forms of child labour. The United States reiterated the recommendations made in the Working Group relating to child labour, workers’ freedom of association, freedom of expression and the inclusion of women in the political process. 381. China noted that the Government of Cambodia had prioritized economic progress and social development, and had achieved important visible progress in protecting economic, social and cultural rights and the right to development. It also cited the establishment of many mechanisms to promote and protect human rights. China noted that Cambodia had accepted virtually all the recommendations and urged the international community to continue to supply financial and technical assistance to the country. 3. General comments made by other relevant stakeholders 382. The International Federation for Human Rights Leagues regretted that several recommendations made to Cambodia were of a general and vague nature. It expressed concern that at least 150,000 Cambodians lived under the threat of forced eviction, supporting recommendations for a moratorium on evictions until fair and transparent mechanisms to resolve land disputes and issue land titles were put in place. It noted that human rights defenders continued to face harassment and intimidation and increasing restrictions on the right to freedom of expression and assembly were imposed by the Law on Demonstrations. It highlighted concerns about ongoing political interference and allegations of corruption in the judiciary, noting that the lack of independence further eroded access to justice and perpetuated a culture of impunity. It urged Cambodia to take concrete measures to implement the universal periodic review recommendations. 383. The World Association for the School as an Instrument of Peace, citing recommendations made, called on Cambodia to abide strictly by international standards of justice, particularly respect for the independence of the Extraordinary Chambers by facilitating its prosecution of perpetrators of crimes of genocide. It urged Cambodia to protect the rights of vulnerable people, notably through the equal distribution of wealth, and to reform the immigration law to preserve the fundamental rights of the Khmer people. It underlined the need to protect freedom of expression in conformity with international standards, noting recommendations that urged the Government to respect the 1991 Paris Peace Agreement on Cambodia. It urged the international community, particularly donor countries and signatory countries to the Paris Peace Agreement, to hold the Government of Cambodia to account for pledges made. 384. The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development sought clarification on Cambodia’s reservations to the recommendations. It urged the Government to widely disseminate the universal periodic review report and take genuine steps to engage with civil society organizations in the follow-up. It noted the recent crackdown in Dangkor District, Phnom Penh, on 1 March 2010, against demonstrators protesting against the alleged seizure 135