A/HRC/29/6 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 GE.15-07505 11

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