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89.
Senegal welcomed the important measures taken by Guinea, including the adoption
of the new Constitution, the creation of the department for human rights and the ratification
of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of
children, child prostitution and child pornography.
90.
Sierra Leone urged the international community to provide the technical assistance
and financial support to effectively address the post-crisis reconstruction. It commended
Guinea for bringing its domestic legislation into line with the Convention on the Rights of
the Child and its efforts to enforce legislation against child, early and enforced marriage
and FGM.
91.
Singapore commended Guinea for its constructive engagement in the UPR process.
It also noted efforts undertaken to strengthen capacity in the country’s justice system and to
promote equality in health, notwithstanding the current challenges arising from the Ebola
crisis.
92.
While noting the efforts to advance the fight against impunity for human rights
violations, Slovakia highlighted that more decisive action was required. It noted only
limited progress in areas such as freedom of assembly, administration of justice and prison
conditions since the first UPR cycle.
93.
While welcoming efforts undertaken to strengthen the regulatory framework on
violence against women and harmful traditional practices, Slovenia was concerned that
those acts remained common and were rarely prosecuted. It noted serious challenges in the
areas of education, access to health services, malnutrition and child labour. Slovenia also
reiterated the recommendations that it had made during the previous UPR.
94.
South Africa commended the efforts aimed at giving new impetus to economic and
social development and in the fight against Ebola outbreak. It encouraged Guinea to
continue all efforts towards the promotion, protection and fulfilment of human rights,
including the right to development.
95.
While acknowledging the progress made in bringing to justice cases of extrajudicial
killings, rape and torture, Spain stated that the number of cases remained high. It also
recognized the progress undertaken in relation with the events of September 2009, in which
many people were killed, women raped and police abuses committed.
96.
The Sudan commended Guinea for the adoption of the new Constitution and the
establishment of the Ministry of Human Rights and Civil Liberties and the interministerial
standing committee for the drafting of reports.
97.
Sweden highlighted that child marriages threatened the health and lives of girls and
limited their future prospects. It also stated that not one single persecution had taken place
for the crimes and human rights violations during the 2009 massacre.
98.
Thailand looked forward to the effective implementation of the policies for the
advancement of women. It also expressed concern at the inadequate health-care
infrastructure and public awareness of the hygiene measures to be observed to fight against
communicable diseases.
99.
Timor-Leste noted with appreciation the creation of a provisional national
reconciliation commission and a special police unit to combat human trafficking. It also
took note of the several measures taken to improve conditions of detention.
100. Togo welcomed the measures undertaken by the Government to stop the spread of
the Ebola virus as well as the gradual establishment of republican institutions.
101. Tunisia encouraged Guinea to ratify OP-CAT and the International Convention for
the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, establish an independent
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