A/HRC/22/16 90. Mauritania welcomed measures to combat violence against women and children. It recognized the reconciliation process underway in Sri Lanka. It requested information on the difficulties encountered in this process and the progress made 91. Mexico took note of Sri Lanka’s actions to address serious human rights violations. It highlighted the enormous challenges faced by Sri Lanka and recognized efforts made to improve the living standard of the Sri Lankan people. Mexico made recommendations. 92. Morocco acknowledged Sri Lanka’s adoption of the NHRAP in line with the 1993 Vienna Conference. It requested further information on the objectives and the areas covered in the plan. It made recommendations. 93. Myanmar commended Sri Lanka for restoring peace, stability and harmony. It called for recognition by the international community of Sri Lanka’s success in resettling IDPs and rehabilitating former combatants. It made recommendations. 94. Nepal noted Sri Lanka’s socio-economic achievements and progress toward meeting MDGs. It welcomed the NHRAP and efforts to implement LLRC recommendations. It made recommendations. 95. The Netherlands found the situation in Sri Lanka changed from four years ago. It expressed belief that the Government of Sri Lanka could further normalize the situation by implementing the report from the LLRC. It made recommendations. 96. New Zealand raised concerns over lack of progress on human rights. It saw progress on women’s rights but raised concerns over the remaining substantial challenges. It noted the current moratorium on executions. It made recommendations. 97. Nicaragua recognized Sri Lanka’s commitment to build the rule of law and strengthen democracy. It highlighted implementation of the NHRAP, adopted after a participatory process. It made a recommendation. 98. Nigeria acknowledged gains under the LLRC process and welcomed progress in the implementation of the NHRAP. It urged Sri Lanka to continue its reconciliation process. 99. Norway noted Sri Lanka’s 2008 pledge to investigate attacks on human rights defenders and expressed concern over lack of progress in this area. It raised concerns over the low number of women elected. It noted the importance of independent civilian institutions to ensure democracy. Norway made recommendations. 100. Sri Lanka's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ravinatha Aryasinha, observed that Sri Lanka accorded priority to participation in the human rights treaty framework, and engagement with special procedure mechanisms. The fifth periodic report on implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights was submitted. Sri Lanka established a mechanism to verify cases of alleged disappearance and has submitted its responses on 159 cases in March and October 2012 to the Working Group on Enforced of Involuntary Disappearance. 101. Sri Lanka interacted with members of the WGEID and continued to actively engage OHCHR. An invitation was extended in April 2011 to the High Commissioner to visit Sri Lanka. In this context, a preparatory team from OHCHR visited in September and had unfettered access to all locations, interacting with a range of stakeholders including representation from Government, Opposition and civil society. A field visit was made to the Northern Province. Sri Lanka awaited the High Commissioner’s visit. 102. Oman noted the enormous efforts made at the national, regional and international levels with setting a plan of action to rehabilitate and reintegrate victims and excombatants. It made a recommendation. 11