A/HRC/24/9 59. Turkey noted insecurity caused by growing xenophobia and the killing of 10 persons by the National Socialist Underground. It noted the separation of Turkish children from their families by the Jugendamt and criticism of that body’s actions. Turkey made recommendations. 60. The Commissioner stated, in response to the concern raised by Turkey on Germany’s commitment to solve the cases of homicides committed by the “Nationalsozialistischer Untergrund” (NSU), a right-wing extremist group that Germany took these cases very seriously and has strengthened efforts to fight all forms of discrimination and racism. The Federal President of Germany invited the families of the victims to meet with him and has extended an apology for the initial failure of law enforcement agencies to solve these cases. The Commissioner stated that there were ongoing investigations regarding the potential failures of the police as well as investigations regarding structural questions that might have contributed to not identifying the perpetrators, and explained some of the measures taken to prevent future such failures, such as the creation of a database on right-wing extremists as well as a joint centre to fight rightwing extremism and terrorism. The Commissioner took the opportunity to once again apologize for the repulsive crimes committed by the NSU and for unjust suspicions raised against persons close to the victims. 61. Ukraine welcomed the national preventive mechanism and asked, given that it constituted two institutions, how they interacted and how the dual structure impacted on mechanism’s efficiency. It commended the National Action Plan against racism. Ukraine made a recommendation. 62. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland expressed concern that investigations into murders committed by the extremist National Socialist Underground may have been hampered by institutional racism. The development of a comprehensive strategy to combat racial discrimination was urged. It made recommendations. 63. The United States of America noted the commitment by Germany to address a broad spectrum of human rights, including the prosecution of officials in security services for abuses, efforts to prevent illegal access to personal computers by the police, and the creation of a central database for violent neo-Nazis. It remained concerned over attacks on ethnic minorities, and noted efforts to promote barrier-free access to persons with disabilities. It made recommendations. 64. Uruguay emphasized institutional and legislative reforms and amendments. It noted, however, continued reports of incidents of right-wing extremism on the Internet. Uruguay made recommendations. 65. Uzbekistan noted concerns about online racism, discrimination against migrants, and refugees and minorities, and the lack of legislation appropriately criminalizing torture. It asked for information about investigations into allegations of torture and ill-treatment committed by police. Uzbekistan made recommendations. 66. Viet Nam commended achievements in socio-economic development, and highlighted progress in the fields of sexual orientation, freedom of religion, combating discrimination and coordinating work with civil society. Nonetheless, further action could certainly be taken. It made one recommendation. 67. Afghanistan noted the establishment of new independent human rights institutions and the ratification of a number of international conventions. It commended the withdrawal of its reservation to the Convention of the Child. 68. Algeria commended recent ratifications of international instruments and noted that the non-ratification of ICRMW was a source of concern for the German Institute for 9