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influence on the parties to the conflict must take real and tangible steps to curb the
increasing influence of extremist factions;
(e)
Sustain and increase the funding for humanitarian agencies and
operations inside the country, and help neighbouring countries affected by the
situation and secure the $1.5 billion of aid pledged at the donor conference held in
Kuwait on 30 January 2013.
165.
The commission recommends that all parties:
(a)
Reject sectarian rhetoric as a tactic of war;
(b)
Commit to ensuring the preservation of material evidence of violations
and international crimes to protect the right to truth of the Syrian people;
(c)
Allow immediate and full humanitarian access by humanitarian
organizations to all areas affected by fighting.
166. The commission recommends that the Government of the Syrian Arab
Republic:
(a)
Participate constructively in the peace process guided by a commitment
to human rights, democracy and a genuine desire for peace;
(b)
Allow the commission of inquiry and the mechanism established by the
Secretary-General to investigate into the alleged use of chemical and biological or
toxin weapons to enter the country and to conduct investigations;
(c)
Respect human rights and international humanitarian law, upholding
such basic principles as the need to prevent indiscriminate attacks on the population.
167.
The commission recommends that the anti-government armed groups:
(a)
Join the peace process in a constructive spirit, presenting a unified
position guided by shared commitments;
(b)
Reject extreme elements and compel all groups to respect human rights
and international humanitarian law.
168.
The commission recommends that OHCHR and other United Nations agencies:
(a)
Consolidate the presence of OHCHR in the region, in coordination with
other United Nations agencies, in the pursuit of peace, democracy and human rights;
(b)
Reinforce the protection of civilians through an effective, inter-agency
United Nations presence in the country.
169.
The commission recommends that the Human Rights Council:
(a)
Support the recommendations of the commission and its access to the
Security Council;
(b)
Transmit the report of the commission to the Security Council through
the Secretary-General.
170.
The commission recommends that the General Assembly:
(a)
updates;
Support the work of the commission, inviting it to provide regular
(b)
Uphold the recommendations of the commission and exert its influence
towards a peaceful solution for the country.
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