A/HRC/18/2 recommendations out of 129. It expressed its confidence that, thanks to the identification of Sierra Leone’s needs in terms of technical assistance and its requests to OHCHR, the Government would have the capacity to make up for the delay in the presentation of periodical reports to treaty bodies. Algeria underlined the fact that the use of technical assistance would also help Sierra Leone to implement its plans for the promotion of human rights. Algeria welcomed the acceptance of recommendations relating to the fighting violence against women and to improving the conditions of detention. Algeria called on the international community to support Sierra Leone in providing it with the technical assistance it had requested in order to meet its commitments to human rights. 436. Morocco stated that the acceptance of the majority of recommendations, including the two made by Morocco on the protection of the rights of children and the promotion of women’s role in the society, was an act of goodwill showing the commitment of Sierra Leone to the universal periodic review process. It added that the legal and institutional measures, the good governance and the achievements in several areas of human rights showed the commitment of the authorities to human rights issues. Moreover, the delegation of Morocco highlighted the fact that national will and the efforts of a country with a fragile economy emerging from conflict could not reach the results hoped for in terms of development and promotion of human rights. Therefore, Morocco called for solidarity for Sierra Leone. 437. Mauritania congratulated Sierra Leone on its human rights accomplishments in a difficult socioeconomic context. Sierra Leone’s acceptance of the majority of recommendations made during the universal periodic review, reflected its willingness and determination to be open to the promotion and protection of human rights. Mauritania called on the international community to provide the assistance necessary to enable Sierra Leone to implement its recommendations. 438. Nigeria commended Sierra Leone for its efforts to promote transparency and the reintegration of war victims. It recognized the Government’s efforts to consolidate peace and stability and to harmonize domestic legislation with international human rights instruments. Nigeria commended Sierra Leone for its institutional reform, including the establishment of a national human rights commission, an anti-corruption commission and the Parliamentary Human Rights Committee. Nigeria had noted the steps promised to eliminate child labour and forced labour, and to mobilize resources for the successful implementation of national programmes that support economic, social and cultural rights. Nigeria encouraged the Government to continue and reinforce its programme of reconciliation and to improve living standards. 3. General comments made by other relevant stakeholders 439. The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone, which had just been accredited with “A” status, held the view that positive steps would now be taken to use the universal periodic review process to remedy Sierra Leone’s poor record of reporting under international human rights instruments. The Commission remained committed to providing technical support and monitoring the Government’s implementation of its recommendations, particularly on accession to and ratification of the international instruments, the signature and ratification of the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the passing of the freedom of information bill, which were critical for human rights and the advancement of women and children. The Commission looked forward to establishing strategic partnerships to ensure progress in implementation, to be reported on at the next review, and follow-up visits of special procedures. The Commission hoped that the development of a plan of action on human rights and the rights of children would include measures to implement the new Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. With regard to the 2012 elections, the 142 GE.12-17756