A/74/253 whether the publication suggests, directly or indirectly, that members of any particular community or group are inherently inferior to other members of the public or of any other community or groups. Belarus 12. Noting the recent findings of the Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Belarus (A/HRC/41/52, para. 40), the Special Rapporteur reports that the Government of Belarus stated that it takes comprehensive measures to combat Nazism propaganda in the light of various extreme right movements and the vandalism of historical heritage sites by radicals. The Government reported that the House of Representatives of its National Assembly adopted a draft law “on strengthening the fight against the propaganda of Nazism and extremism”, amending existing legislation on 6 December 2018. According to the Government, the bill establishes criminal liability for “deliberate acts to rehabilitate Nazism” on an equal footing with incitement to racial or social enmity or discord. The draft law also amends the Code of Administrative Offences by introducing administrative liability not only for propaganda or the public display of Nazi symbols but also for online propaganda and its storage and acquisition for the purpose of disseminating these symbols and attributes. Cuba 13. The Government of Cuba stated that it does not stand for any kind of racism, racial discrimination or any other form of intolerance and considers it essential to establish, at both national and international levels, political and legal foundations to successfully counteract the aforementioned issues. The Government expressed the view that neo-Nazism and other violent nationalist ideologies must be condemned worldwide. 14. The Government of Cuba stated that currently, in countries all around the world, including those in the “industrialized North”, forms of racial discrimination continue to manifest themselves in new ways that strengthen supremacist ideals. It reported that the creation of associations and political parties with racist ideologies, the public glorification of Nazism and the destruction of monuments commemorating those who fought against the Nazis, and the adoption of overly broad anti -terrorist laws contribute to the propagation of these prejudiced ideals. 15. The Government highlighted the role of social media in recruitment and the spread of violent messages aimed at marginalizing and harassing at -risk populations such as youth, women and children. It noted that the increase in the number of Internet users has increased exposure to racist websites and forums, which has enabled the further spread of neo-Nazi ideals and discriminatory practices. 16. The Government of Cuba reiterated its commitment to implementing the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action. It also reaffirmed its view that int ernational cooperation is essential in order to properly counteract neo -Nazism. Lebanon 17. The Government of Lebanon stated that it is the responsibility of the State to ensure equality between all people, whether they be Lebanese or foreign. The Government reported that it recently adopted a national strategy on violent extremism, which will be set up and implemented by its Ministry of Justice. The Government stated that the strategy consists of a set of national objectives that aim to develop an action plan to fight against extremism at both national and local levels, to achieve coordination among the different government organs to this effect and to reduce the root causes of extremism. 6/19 19-12969

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