A/HRC/57/9 91. Libya praised the efforts made by Yemen to promote and protect human rights, and the issuance of several national strategies. 92. Liechtenstein welcomed the delegation and presented its recommendations. 93. Luxembourg thanked Yemen for presenting its national report and for the efforts made to implement the recommendations from the third cycle. 94. Malawi welcomed Yemen and thanked the delegation for the comprehensive presentation. 95. Malaysia commended Yemen for its efforts, particularly in achieving peace, restoring economic stability and addressing the significant humanitarian crisis affecting women and children. 96. Maldives praised Yemen for reforming its national policy on displaced persons, in collaboration with the United Nations, including integrating 400,000 displaced students into State schools. 97. Malta expressed concern over the human rights crisis in Yemen and the lack of accession by Yemen to any optional protocols to human rights conventions. 98. Mauritania praised the engagement of Yemen with United Nations committees and mechanisms and commended the country’s efforts to implement policies to protect economic and social rights. 99. Mexico expressed concern about the humanitarian and human rights situation in Yemen, aggravated by the armed conflict, particularly affecting women and children. 100. Montenegro acknowledged the efforts made by Yemen to protect human rights, encouraged deeper collaboration with OHCHR and urged Yemen to ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty. 101. The delegation of Yemen acknowledged the comments from various delegations regarding irregular migration and displaced persons, particularly those from the Horn of Africa, entering the territory of Yemen. The delegation highlighted challenges such as internal displacement, migratory flows and migrants seeking work, with a focus on the humanitarian repercussions. The delegation described efforts to address the situation, including cooperation with relevant ministries and international organizations such as the International Organization for Migration for repatriation assistance. 102. Concerns were raised about the exploitation and mistreatment of irregular migrants, including incidents of violence and false information. The Government was seeking international support to adequately meet the needs of migrants and combat trafficking in persons. There was a call for better coordination and cooperation to address those challenges effectively. 103. The delegation condemned restrictions on women’s freedom of movement by the Houthi militia, citing violations of constitutional rights and instances of death sentences being handed down on moral grounds. The Government was committed to implementing measures to prevent child conscription, including undertaking inspections in military centres and creating child protection focal points. 104. Efforts to protect schools from violations and ensure fair trials were also highlighted. The delegation concluded its statement with a call for continued cooperation and support in addressing those complex issues. 105. Morocco expressed hope that Yemen would succeed in establishing an appropriate climate for the protection of human rights and commended the efforts of the National Commission of Inquiry. 106. Nepal encouraged the development of the National Nutrition Strategy for 2022–2030 and the enactment of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. 8 GE.24-09703