A/HRC/16/2 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Human Rights Council on the review outcome 351. Algeria reiterated its satisfaction with the progress made in the resettlement of displaced persons and refugees, and in re-establishing the country’s administration, economy and infrastructure, the rule of law and respect for human rights. It reiterated its call for appropriate international assistance to be granted to allow Liberia to act on priorities that had been set to improve living conditions. It also praised Liberia for having accepted 72 of the 113 recommendations received, 4 of which were made by Algeria. It encouraged Liberia to pursue the consolidation of the peace process in the country, with a specific strategy to emerge from the crisis and suited to the country’s specific circumstances. 352. Cuba expressed appreciation for the fact that Liberia had accepted its recommendations, in particular those to continue efforts to promote and protect the rights of vulnerable groups such as children, women, persons with disabilities and the elderly. It welcomed Liberia’s strategies and plans for socio-economic development and to reduce poverty. Its efforts had to be supported by the international community. Cuba called upon developed countries to redouble their cooperation and financial assistance. It called on Liberia to continue to promote and protect human rights. 353. Nigeria noted with satisfaction that Liberia had accepted a large number of the recommendations made, and had taken positive steps to implementing them, which was an expression of its willingness to cooperate with relevant United Nations mechanisms. Nigeria encouraged Liberia to improve its policies and programmes to promote and protect human rights, including by promoting the status of women, girls, children and those with disabilities. It also encouraged Liberia to continue its efforts to guarantee the full enjoyment of all human rights of its people and the attainment of its Millennium Development Goals targets, and called upon the international community to support the country in this regard. 354. Morocco stated that Liberia was an example of democratic transition and reconstruction after civil conflict and highlighted that it was the first African country to have a woman president. It welcomed the fact that Liberia had accepted over 72 recommendations, including those made by Morocco on education and human rights training. Liberia, as a least developed country, should benefit from the assistance it needed in order to ensure the follow-up to the recommendations. In this regard, it highlighted the need to make operational the fund put in place to assist developing countries in the followup to universal periodic review recommendations. 355. South Africa noted with appreciation the consultative process undertaken in the preparation of the national report, and encouraged Liberia to continue this interaction during the follow-up to implement the recommendations accepted during the review. It took note of the negative impact of its history of conflict and highlighted the importance of addressing the challenges set out in the national report. It encouraged the international community to provide the required technical assistance. It appreciated the fact that Liberia had addressed specific recommendations on violence against women and that these had been positively considered. 356. Switzerland thanked Liberia for its addendum and presentation. It recalled that article 32 of Human Rights Council resolution 5/1 states that recommendations that enjoy the support of the State concerned are to be identified as such. Other recommendations were to be noted. It added that, by stating that recommendations were neither accepted nor rejected, the delegation of Liberia did not respect article 32. It asked Liberia, like all other States under review, to state clearly which recommendations it accepted and which it rejected. It noted that, without such a clear position, a proper follow-up to recommendations was not possible. GE.11-17059 153