A/HRC/26/13 rights, eliminate FGM and forced marriage and ensure freedom of expression, association and assembly. 51. Denmark expressed concern that very little progress had been made in implementing recommendations accepted during the first UPR cycle, particularly those concerning combating torture and other ill-treatment. It noted that Eritrea had not ratified the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT). 52. Djibouti noted the lack of efforts to implement recommendations from the first UPR cycle. It expressed concern about the fate of prisoners secretly detained during the 2008 border conflict with Djibouti, and the lack of cooperation with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea. 53. Ecuador acknowledged the legislative progress made, in particular towards replacing the transitional codes and the adoption of Proclamation 158/2007 to abolish FGM. It noted the work to relocate orphans, particularly children orphaned as a result of HIV/AIDS. 54. Egypt noted that the judiciary was in the final stage of drafting new codes to replace the transitional codes, and that Eritrea’s international obligations had been taken into account in the new codes. 55. The Czech Republic remained concerned about the lack of progress on key human rights issues, including the numerous pending requests of the special procedures to visit the country. 56. France noted the contact made between the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Eritrean authorities to discuss assistance to tackle human rights issues. It noted the efforts made to address social rights, particularly regarding health, but remained concern by the human rights situation. 57. Gabon noted progress and good practice in implementing recommendations made during the first UPR cycle, however, it agreed that many challenges remained. It encouraged Eritrea to ratify international human rights instruments and improve collaboration with OHCHR, special procedures and other mechanisms. 58. Switzerland remained concerned about extrajudicial executions, forced disappearances, indefinite national service, arbitrary detention and restricted freedoms. It expressed the wish for civil society to play a greater role. Noting the promotion of education, it invited Eritrea to improve civil and political rights. 59. Ghana urged Eritrea to complete the ratification and implementation of CAT, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), ILO Convention No. 182 on Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour and the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (ICRMW). 60. Indonesia noted Eritrea’s efforts to promote and protect human rights, in particular economic, social and cultural rights, such as the 2010 Water Proclamation and the 2012 proclamations to enhance access to justice and the right to basic education. 61. The Islamic Republic of Iran acknowledged the challenges faced by the Government with regard to achievement in most socioeconomic areas, such as education, health care, economic growth and social justice. 62. Ireland was concerned at Eritrea’s failure to respond to the requests of special procedures mandate holders. It reiterated the call of the Human Rights Council in its resolution 23/21 for Eritrea to fully implement its 1997 Constitution. It noted continued practice of FGM. 8