A/HRC/RES/31/28
Welcoming the signing of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali by all
parties on 15 May and 20 June 2015, following an inclusive process led by Algeria and
international mediation, and the establishment of a monitoring committee and its branches,
Welcoming also the progress made and actions taken by the Government of Mali on
all aspects of the Agreement, including the establishment of a national committee for
implementation,
Encouraging the presentation by the Government of Mali of a plan of action for the
implementation of the Agreement, with a precise timetable,
Welcoming the holding of and the commitments made at the international conference
for the economic recovery and development of Mali, held on 22 October 2015 in Paris,
which contributed to keeping the international community mobilized for the
implementation of the Agreement and the development of the northern regions of Mali,
Noting the commitments made by the Government of Mali during various sessions
of the Council to place priority on dialogue and national reconciliation in resolving the
crisis,
Noting also the commitments made by the Government of Mali to restore the rule of
law and to combat impunity effectively,
Noting further the initiation in January 2013 of an investigation by the Prosecutor of
the International Criminal Court into crimes committed on the territory of Mali since
January 2012, noting the transfer to the Court on 26 September 2015, in the context of this
investigation, of a person suspected of war crimes, and recalling that it is important for all
Malian stakeholders to lend the Court their support and cooperation,
Taking note with appreciation of the report of the Independent Expert on the
situation of human rights in Mali,1
1.
Strongly condemns the armed attacks and all acts of violence that have been
perpetrated in Mali since the beginning of the crisis, particularly in the northern regions of
the country, and the violations and abuses of human rights and violations of international
humanitarian law that have been committed, in particular against women and children, and
the recruitment of the latter;
2.
Reiterates its call for an immediate halt to all such human rights violations
and abuses and acts of violence, and for the strict observance of all human rights and
fundamental freedoms;
3.
Calls upon the Government of Mali to continue and to increase its efforts to
protect human rights and to promote national reconciliation, in particular by strengthening
the judiciary, developing transitional justice mechanisms and effectively redeploying
government services throughout the country;
4.
Calls upon all signatories of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in
Mali and national reconciliation to maintain a constructive dialogue and to implement fully
all provisions, including those relating to the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration
of former rebel fighters, the redeployment of Malian armed forces on the whole territory
and decentralization;
5.
Encourages the efforts of the Government of Mali to bring all perpetrators of
human rights violations before impartial and independent courts, and its continued
cooperation with the International Criminal Court;
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A/HRC/31/76.
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