A/HRC/48/6 100. Lesotho applauded Mozambique for safeguarding freedom of opinion and expression through the establishment of a media higher council. 101. Libya commended the enactment of laws and policies for the promotion and protection of human rights. 102. Luxembourg wished Mozambique success in the implementation of the recommendations received during the review. 103. Malawi thanked the Government for its comprehensive report. 104. Malaysia noted the efforts made to tackle human trafficking and poor detention conditions. Malaysia encouraged Mozambique to take additional steps to protect persons with albinism. 105. Maldives acknowledged the efforts made to improve the operational capacity of human rights institutions and reform the administration of justice system. 106. Mali expressed its solidarity with Mozambique following the recent terrorist attacks and called upon the international community to further support the efforts made by Mozambique to fight terrorism. 107. Mauritania congratulated Mozambique for the progress made in the promotion of human rights since the past cycle. 108. Mauritius applauded the adoption of measures to combat violence against children and prohibit forced labour. 109. Mexico welcomed the National Action Plan to Combat the Worst Forms of Child Labour and the updating of the anti-trafficking law. 110. Montenegro welcomed the OHCHR presence in Mozambique and encouraged continued government engagement with the United Nations country team to promote human rights. 111. Morocco took note of the efforts made by Mozambique to fulfil its national and international obligations for the protection of human rights. 112. Namibia commended Mozambique for taking measures aimed at promoting the rights of women and children in the country. 113. Nepal appreciated the efforts made to reform the prison sector, ensure children’s right to education and increase women’s representation in political life. 114. The Netherlands highlighted the progress made on the promotion of safe abortion. It expressed concern about reports of a violent insurgency in the north of Mozambique. 115. Nicaragua thanked the delegation for the presentation of its national report. 116. New Zealand was concerned by reports of an increase in domestic violence in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. 117. The Niger welcomed the efforts made to address the effects of natural disasters and called upon the international community to support conflict resolution initiatives in Cabo Delgado. 118. Nigeria commended Mozambique for its poverty reduction efforts and its determination to combat trafficking and corruption and to protect the rights of vulnerable persons. 119. Norway made recommendations. 120. Pakistan welcomed the efforts made to reform the justice system and incorporate human rights education in the national curriculum. 121. Paraguay called for further measures aimed at eliminating all forms of discrimination, in particular against persons with albinism. 122. The Philippines welcomed the efforts made by Mozambique to strengthen women’s political participation and combat gender inequalities. 8

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