A/HRC/29/6 64. France welcomed progress made by Guinea towards achieving the democratic transition, establishing democratic institutions and reinforcing the rule of law. It hoped that the 2015 elections would be respectful of democratic norms and human rights. 65. Gabon welcomed the cooperation of Guinea with international human rights protection mechanisms and efforts to implement the UPR recommendations. It appreciated measures undertaken to fight violence against women and girls, as well as with regard to the right to education. 66. Germany acknowledged progress made by Guinea in addressing critical governance and human rights problems. It commended Guinea for its tireless efforts in the fight against Ebola and expressed sympathy to the victims and their families. It expressed concern about incidents of excessive and disproportionate use of force during demonstrations. 67. Ghana expressed solidarity with Guinea in its efforts to combat Ebola. It commended measures adopted to combat traditional practices that were harmful to women and children, as well as ongoing efforts to respond to allegations of torture. 68. Honduras welcomed efforts to implement recommendations from the first review and commended the decision to establish a commission, in which civil society would participate, to review all national legislation with a view to bringing it into conformity with international human rights law. 69. India appreciated the acknowledgement of Guinea of the challenges in maintaining peace and political stability, ensuring the protection of fundamental rights and pursuing socioeconomic development. It commended Guinea for its efforts to strengthen the rule of law and consolidation of democracy. 70. Indonesia welcomed the decision to establish a department responsible for the promotion and protection of human rights and noted measures undertaken in order to eliminate the backlog in the submission of reports to the treaty bodies. It also expressed support and solidarity in addressing the Ebola crisis. 71. Ireland was concerned by restrictions on the exercise of the right to peaceful assembly and the low rate of prosecutions of those who perform FGM. 72. Italy commended Guinea for its commitment to gender equality and the protection of women from harmful practices, as well as the decision to include human rights education in school curricula. It also welcomed the ratification of a number of international instruments. 73. Japan welcomed efforts made to establish various mechanisms for human rights protection since the amendment of the Constitution and the democratic presidential elections. It encouraged Guinea to further promote gender equality and advancement of the status of women under the new Constitution. 74. Morocco welcomed the ratification of CAT and the establishment of a commission to reflect on redress mechanisms for victims of human rights violations. It also congratulated Guinea for the incorporation of human rights education in the various school grades. 75. Luxembourg expressed its solidarity and support to Guinea regarding the Ebola outbreak. In the approach to the 2015 elections, it encouraged Guinea to continue to use the framework of political support and international coordination represented by the Guinea configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. 76. Madagascar welcomed the efforts undertaken in strengthening the fight against traditional practices and policies in the field of education and employment. It asked the GE.15-07505 9