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Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent

396. At the 31st meeting, on 19 March 2008, the Chairperson-Rapporteur of the
Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent, Peter Kasanda, presented his report (A/HRC/7/36).

397. During the ensuing interactive dialogue with the Chairperson-Rapporteur at the same meeting, the following made statements and asked questions:

(a) Representatives of States members of the Council: Brazil, China, Egypt (on behalf of the Group of African States), Republic of Korea;

(b) Observer for the State: Algeria;

(c) Observer for the following non-governmental organization: Association of World Citizens.

398. At the same meeting, on 19 March 2008, the Chairperson-Rapporteur answered questions and made his concluding remarks.