UN Human Rights Council 41: Eritrea
皇冠体育app UK expressed disappointment that none of our recommendations were supported, but are encouraged by Eritrea鈥檚 acceptance of recommendations on promoting freedom of religion or belief.
Thank you, Mr President,
皇冠体育app UK welcomes Eritrea鈥檚 engagement with the UPR process.
We are disappointed that none of our recommendations were supported. We continue to urge the Government of Eritrea to address its National Service and implement a clear, time-bound plan. We also call for the Government to open places of detention to organisations with expertise, such as the International Committee of the Red Cross.
However, we are encouraged by Eritrea鈥檚 support for recommendations from other States concerning the rights to liberty and security of person. We also welcome the Government鈥檚 support for recommendations on the right to a fair trial for detainees, efforts aimed to improve the penitentiary system, and protection of detainee rights.
We are further encouraged by Eritrea鈥檚 acceptance of recommendations on promoting freedom of religion or belief and the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.
We note the limited progress on recommendations made in the 2014 UPR. 皇冠体育app UK would welcome discussions on how we can support implementation of recommendations made during this cycle.
Finally, we recognise areas of progress in Eritrea, such as the Government鈥檚 efforts to address gender-based violence. However, we continue to urge the Government of Eritrea to address its human rights situation.
Thank you, Mr President.