Chapter 2 - Report of the Complaints, Monitoring and Inquiries Group
Nevertheless, without pre-empting the outcome of the Task Force, the Commission reiterates
the urgent need for the Government to ensure early and effective implementation of the
recommendations in the NI Report, given the long-standing nature of the problems facing the
indigenous communities. As such, the Commission, mindful that any further delay and changes
in plan may have an impact on the schedule and timeline of its NI follow-up plan and budget,
looks forward to the Government’s effective implementation of the recommendations and
meaningful consultations with various stakeholders.
The Commission also regrets to note that during
the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) held at the
Human Rights Council in Geneva on 24 October
2013, the Government did not support six significant
recommendations concerning the indigenous
peoples, particularly recommendations pertaining
to their land rights which were also in line with
the recommendations contained in the NI Report.
The Commission hopes that the Government
would consider positively and accept as many
recommendations as possible towards reaffirming
its human rights commitment to improve human
rights at the domestic level.
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The Commission also regrets to
note that during the Universal
Periodic Review (UPR) held
at the Human Rights Council
in Geneva on 24 October
2013, the Government did
not support six significant
recommendations concerning
the indigenous peoples,
particularly recommendations
pertaining to their land rights