A/HRC/48/11 26. To supplement the provisions of the envisaged new Penal Code, the Federal Government had formulated a sexual offences bill following widespread consultations with stakeholders, which was being reviewed before resubmission to the Council of Ministers for endorsement. The legislation was intended to address sexual crime, improve access to justice by victims of sexual and gender-based violence, and ensure that perpetrators did not enjoy impunity. 27. The Federal Government acknowledged that forced evictions of internally displaced persons continued to be a challenge, as the land they occupied was legally owned by private citizens. However, it was developing a mechanism within the framework of transitional justice and land policy reforms to address the issue. In the meantime, it was sensitive to the plight of internally displaced persons, and was working to limit the frequency of forced evictions through dialogue with landowners. In one case, the Federal Government had responded by appointing an independent committee to investigate the circumstances under which the evictions had been conducted. The committee had presented its findings and recommendations on measures to be established to prevent forced evictions and to mitigate adverse consequences for communities of internally displaced persons. 28. Regarding the rights of persons with disabilities, in parallel with the process of the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Federal Government had developed legislation for the creation of the Somalia National Disability Agency, which was established in 2020. A disability bill was subsequently being developed, which would address many of the challenges faced by persons with disabilities. The bill was undergoing wide-ranging public consultations in various communities and among all relevant stakeholders. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 29. During the interactive dialogue, 101 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 30. Croatia expressed concern about the high levels of civilian casualties and the lack of accountability for perpetrators. 31. Cuba recognized the efforts made by Somalia to promote the rights of persons with disabilities. 32. Czechia expressed regret that none of its previous recommendations had been implemented. 33. Denmark expressed concern about the bill on sexual intercourse-related crime, which contravened international human rights standards. 34. Djibouti welcomed the creation of the national commission for human rights. 35. Egypt encouraged Somalia to pursue the reconciliation process and establish a permanent constitution. 36. Estonia welcomed the adoption of a new national development plan, but was concerned about sexual violence against women. 37. Eswatini welcomed the development by Somalia of legislation on the rights of persons with disabilities. 38. Ethiopia acknowledged legislation establishing the national disability agency and the independent human rights commission. 39. Fiji commended the country’s renewed commitment to the national action plan on ending sexual violence in conflict. 40. Finland expressed great appreciation for the engagement of Somalia in the universal periodic review process. 41. France remained concerned about the human rights situation in Somalia. 5