COMMITTEE ON THE ELIMINATION
OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION

CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS SUBMITTED BY STATES PARTIES
UNDER ARTICLE 9 OF THE CONVENTION


Lao People's Democratic Republic

452. At its 1166th meeting, held on 12 August 1996 (see CERD/C/SR.1166), the Committee reviewed the implementation of the Convention by the Lao People's Democratic Republic based on that country's previous reports (CERD/C/105/Add.4) and the Committee's consideration thereof (see CERD/C/SR/707, 709, 949 and 952). The Committee noted with regret that no report had been submitted to it since 1984.

453. The Committee regretted that the Lao People's Democratic Republic had not responded to its invitation to participate in the meeting and to furnish relevant information. The Committee decided to send a letter to the Government of the Lao People's Democratic Republic setting out its reporting obligations under the Convention and urging it to resume the dialogue with the Committee as soon as possible.

454. The Committee suggested that the Government of the Lao People's Democratic Republic avail itself of the technical assistance offered under the advisory services and technical assistance programme of the Centre for Human Rights, with the aim of drawing up and submitting as soon as possible an updated report drafted in accordance with the reporting guidelines.

455. The Committee recommended that the next report from the Lao People's Democratic Republic contain information constituting a detailed response to the concerns expressed by the Committee in 1992 when considering the situation in the country.