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Commission reiterates those recommendations, in particular the ones contained in
paragraphs 86, 87, 111, 112, 113, 114 and 115.
83.
The Commission recommends that the Human Rights Council extend the
mandate of the Commission for a period of one year, in view of:
(a)
The persistence of serious human rights violations and abuses;
(b)
The lack of action against perpetrators, especially the Imbonerakure,
some members of which have continued to be used by State agents for activities
contrary to human rights;
(c)
The lack of other international mechanisms in a position to carry out
independent and thorough investigations into the human rights situation in Burundi.
84.
The Commission also recommends that the Human Rights Council submit the
report and recommendations of the Commission to the United Nations Security
Council for its consideration.
85.
The Commission recommends that the Government of Burundi take the
following measures as a matter of priority:
(a)
Put an immediate end to the gross human rights violations being
committed by agents of the State and Imbonerakure;
(b)
With the support of the international community, establish ad hoc
mechanisms with a mandate to investigate human rights violations and to prosecute
perpetrators of international crimes that are not being investigated by the
International Criminal Court;
(c)
With the support of the international community, establish an
independent body with a mandate to investigate the cases of disappearance reported
since April 2015, locate potential mass graves, and exhume and identify the remains;
(d)
Take measures to ensure that victims of torture and women survivors of
sexual violence have access to appropriate care, including free access to all sexual and
reproductive health services and to psychological support;
(e)
Implement the Guidelines on Combating Sexual Violence and its
Consequences in Africa adopted by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’
Rights;
(f)
Control price increases, in particular by reviewing duty and tax
increases that are undermining the population’s right to an adequate standard of
living and by abolishing contributions that disproportionately affect the poorest
sectors;
(g)
Cooperate with international human rights mechanisms, in particular
by:
(i)
Resuming the practice of allowing special procedures mandate holders to
conduct missions to Burundi;
(ii)
Implementing the recommendations of the universal periodic review,
treaty bodies and special procedures, including by establishing a national
mechanism for reporting and follow-up;
(h)
Authorize the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for
Human Rights to resume all its activities in Burundi without hindrance;
(i)
Sign and implement the memorandum of understanding with the
African Union and permit the full deployment of the 100 human rights observers
provided for therein.
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