A/HRC/23/58 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. 25

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