A/HRC/48/11 68. Namibia commended Somalia for its commitment to implementing Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000). 69. Nepal took positive note of the implementation of the Joint Programme on Human Rights. 70. The Netherlands remained concerned about structural human rights violations and the overall lack of accountability. 71. Nicaragua acknowledged the progress made by Somalia as documented in its report. 72. The Niger noted with satisfaction the country’s submission of reports to various treaty bodies. 73. Nigeria took positive note of the adoption of the National Reconciliation Framework. 74. Norway stated that resolving the current political crisis was key to ensuring further progress. 75. Oman welcomed the country’s ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 76. Pakistan appreciated steps taken, including those aimed at establishing a national human rights commission. 77. Panama thanked Somalia for the presentation of its national report. 78. The Philippines welcomed the country’s cooperation with the United Nations on the Joint Programme on Human Rights. 79. Poland called for the speedy operationalization of the national human rights commission. 80. Portugal welcomed the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 81. Qatar praised the country’s implementation of accepted recommendations from the second cycle of the universal periodic review. 82. The Republic of Korea noted with concern reports of sexual violence in conflictrelated situations. 83. The Russian Federation expressed concern about the human rights situation, notably regarding violence against journalists. 84. Rwanda noted the country’s commitment to strengthening the protection of children affected by armed conflict. 85. Saudi Arabia appreciated the efforts made by Somalia towards fulfilling its international human rights obligations. 86. Senegal welcomed the country’s cooperation with the treaty bodies and its national reconciliation policy. 87. Serbia welcomed the country’s demonstrated political will to accelerate the submission of overdue reports to treaty bodies. 88. Sierra Leone noted progress towards the country’s stabilization and improvements made in response to previous recommendations. 89. Slovenia commended the country’s commitment to strengthening the protection of children affected by armed conflict. 90. South Africa welcomed the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 91. South Sudan stated that the national report submitted by Somalia reflected evidence of progress in the human rights situation. 92. Spain welcomed the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 7