A/HRC/11/L.10 page 97 390. Nigeria commended Cameroon for its open and constructive spirit with which it approached the review process and hoped that it would implement the recommendations made. It appreciated Cameroon’s acceptance of its recommendations, which were aimed at strengthening measures and mechanisms in the administration of justice, investments in prison infrastructure and the overall enjoyment of civil and political rights. 391. The United States of America appreciated the dedication to human rights that the Government of Cameroon had demonstrated during the universal periodic review process and hoped that this dedication would be translated into action. The United States shared the concerns regarding the independence of ELECAM, including the lack of representatives of the opposition appointed to it, and reports of vote rigging in the last election. It supported the recommendation that Cameroon should take measures to ensure the independence of ELECAM. It also joined the concerns expressed by a number of delegations regarding the independence of the press, including the closure of media outlets and the imprisonments of journalists. It encouraged the Government to accept and speedily implement the recommendation of a special law that would take into consideration the land rights of the “pygmy” communities. 392. Djibouti congratulated Cameroon on having accepted 75 per cent of the recommendations made, which very clearly showed the attachment of the country to the universal principles of human rights. Djibouti called upon the international community to provide Cameroon with all the necessary aid and technical assistance for it to implement the different recommendations. Djibouti encouraged Cameroon to continue to give full attention to the situation of human rights and to continue its efforts to reach the Millennium Development Goals. 393. Burkina Faso congratulated Cameroon on its cooperation and commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights in spite of the challenges of development needs. It noted that Cameroon had made tangible progress in the promotion and protection of human rights. Burkina Faso welcomed Cameroon’s spirit of dialogue in the framework of the universal periodic review and the firm will of the country’s authorities to meet their human rights obligations. It noted that the majority of recommendations had been accepted by Cameroon and this would strengthen the institutional framework for the promotion and protection of human rights in the country.