Australia's opening statement addresses IGADF #Afghanistan War Crimes Inquiry, noted establishment of independent body (OSI)to investigate allegations & refer for prosecution. Says #Australia is committed to human rights & LOAC. #UPR37 #AusUPR 1/ http://webtv.un.org/live-now/watch/37th-session-of-universal-periodic-review-/5708657554001

@theACIJ joined the NGO coalition's joint report to recommend areas where Australia needs to improve institutional mechanism to investigate/prosecute international crimes, ensure effective access to justice and victims' rights. 2/ https://acij.org.au/un-universal-periodic-review-of-australias-human-rights-performance-joint-ngo-report/ #AusUPR #UPR37

#Argentina recommends Australia joins the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from #EnforcedDisappearance #ausUPR #UPR37

No public comment in its statement from #Afghanistan on Australia's Afghanistan War Crimes Inquiry report. Recommendations on rights for refugees and people seeking asylum #AusUPR #UPR37

#Denmark notes allegations of #WarCrimes in #Afghanistan by Australia's special forces and welcomes commitment to accountability process. This is an indication that states are monitoring developments. #UPR37 #ausUPR

In response to question from the #UK on commitment to ending impunity for #SGBV #sexualviolence, Australia says it is considering signing the #MuradCode @end_svc @nadiainitiative #UPR37 #ausUPR Read the #MuradCode https://www.muradcode.com/ 
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#Panama raised question relating to Australia's compliance/ratification with Arms Trade Treaty and Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons . #UPR37 #ausUPR