A/HRC/58/17 86. Chile invited Nicaragua to cooperate constructively with the United Nations mechanisms. It expressed concern about the serious and systematic violations and abuses of human rights. 87. China commended the efforts made to eradicate poverty, drive economic growth, strengthen infrastructure and refine the legal and policy frameworks. 88. Colombia expressed concern about the deterioration of the human rights situation in Nicaragua and reiterated its willingness to act as a mediator and to continue working for democracy on the continent. 89. Costa Rica made recommendations. 90. Croatia noted the commitment of Nicaragua to combating poverty, while voicing concern about the overall situation of human rights there. 91. Cuba highlighted the results achieved in combating poverty. It considered that the illegal unilateral coercive measures imposed on Nicaragua constituted a major violation of the rights of its population and must therefore cease. 92. Czechia noted with concern that its recommendations from the previous review cycles had yet to be implemented. 93. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea commended Nicaragua for its efforts to promote human rights through its national poverty reduction and human development plan. 94. Denmark was concerned about the shrinking of civic space, including the recent banning of more than 1,500 NGOs. 95. Ecuador expressed concern about the human rights situation, including the shrinking of civic space, the lack of democratic guarantees and the potential commission of crimes against humanity. 96. Egypt welcomed the positive steps taken to enhance the enjoyment of human rights by all citizens, especially the national poverty reduction and human development plan. 97. Eritrea commended the advances in health infrastructure and accessibility and applauded the achievements in gender policies, which had led to international recognition. 98. Estonia noted the progress in combating poverty and promoting women’s rights, while condemning acts of harassment, repression and censorship against dissenting voices. 99. Ethiopia commended the continued efforts to implement the recommendations from previous review cycles. 100. Finland thanked Nicaragua for its involvement in the universal periodic review process. 101. The Gambia commended efforts to enhance access to public services, particularly investments in food security, climate resilience and education. 102. Georgia expressed concern about the human rights situation, the continuous refusal of Nicaragua to cooperate with international human rights mechanisms and its lack of engagement with regional instruments. 103. Germany expressed concern about widespread human rights violations, particularly regarding civil and political freedoms, and the human rights situation of Indigenous communities. 104. Greece noted efforts to improve access to and the coverage and quality of education, especially in rural areas. 105. Honduras acknowledged the implementation of the national poverty reduction and human development plan and the measures taken to uphold the right to health. 106. Iceland made recommendations. 107. India welcomed the efforts to promote and protect human rights by increasing social spending to improve the living conditions of the population. 8 GE.24-23484