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appropriate care for all detainees. It expressed concern at reports in the national media
indicating violations of domestic legislations of one in five persons arrested in Oslo in
police cells. It noted with concern that two groups of Iraqi asylum-seekers had been
forcibly returned to their country of origin on 6 December 2009 and 26 January 2010,
contrary to UNHCR recommendations. Amnesty International welcomed Norway’s support
for recommendations to respect the rights of refugees and to guarantee a proper analysis of
each petition on a case-by-case base, while noting the partial support to show flexibility
towards the irregular situations of persons who might face expulsion. It also acknowledged
the positive contribution of Norway to the Durban Review Conference, and encouraged it
to pursue efforts to address racism.
4.
Concluding remarks of the State under review
420. Norway noted that many important issues had been raised and thanked the
representatives of the civil society who had taken the floor. Norway considered that most of
the issues raised had been addressed in the review report and by the Minister during the
review in the Working Group. Many interventions addressed crucial issues concerning
racism, discrimination, domestic violence and trafficking. Norway respectfully drew
attention to the comprehensive addendum circulated for more details. All concerns raised
were seen as requiring continuous and systematic efforts, which justified the setting-up of
concrete plans of action on various issues, such as equality and discrimination, living
standards for Roma people, domestic violence, integration and social inclusion of
immigrant population and social dumping.
421. Norway assured the Council that it was fully committed to continuing the discussion
on all these issues in the follow-up to the report. Norway looked forward to continuing
dialogue with everyone, and reaffirmed its support for the crucial role of treaty bodies.
Norway also reaffirmed its strong commitment to the promotion of the Millennium
Development Goals and to international solidarity. Norway expressed sincere gratitude to
OHCHR for its invaluable support in the universal periodic review process and to the
President for his able leadership. Norway also thanked the troika for its smooth and
effective cooperation with the delegation of Norway.
Albania
422. The review of Albania was held on 2 December 2009 in conformity with all the
relevant provisions contained in Council resolution 5/1, and was based on the following
documents:
(a)
The national report submitted by Albania in accordance with the annex to
Council resolution 5/1, paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/6/ALB/1);
(b)
The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (b)
(A/HRC/WG.6/6/ALB/2);
(c)
The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c)
(A/HRC/WG.6/6/ALB/3).
423. At its 29th meeting, on 17 March 2010, the Council considered and adopted the
outcome of the review of Albania (see section C below).
424. The outcome of the review on Albania comprises the report of the Working Group
on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/13/6), the views of Albania concerning the
recommendations and/or conclusions, and its voluntary commitments and replies presented
before the adoption of the outcome by the plenary to questions or issues that were not
sufficiently addressed during the interactive dialogue in the Working Group.
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