A/HRC/17/48 concerned about the impacts at the subregional level of cross-border movements of militiamen and mercenaries and the circulation of weapons. 123. The Commission is concerned about the humanitarian crisis affecting the country, particularly the situation of thousands of displaced persons and refugees. A comprehensive response should consequently be developed as a matter of urgency that takes into account all aspects of the situation and is guided by the principles of nondiscrimination. 124. The Commission takes note of the domestic initiatives taken by the new Government, in particular the reform of the Defence and Security Forces. 125. The Commission noted that most of the persons it met expressed a wish to live together on good terms. It also notes that the Government has indicated at the highest level that the question of reconciliation is a priority. The Commission wishes nevertheless to point out that there can be no lasting reconciliation without justice. 126. The Commission noted that the United Nations played an important role during the crisis. Nevertheless, many of the persons met, including victims, consider that it did not make full use of the means available to it under its mandate to ensure the best possible protection for the population. 127. In this context, the Commission recommends: That the Ivorian Government: (a) Ensure that those responsible for violations of human rights and international humanitarian law are brought to justice; in this context, the investigations initiated must be conducted in an exhaustive, impartial and transparent fashion; (b) Ensure that the underlying causes of the crisis, in particular those relating to discrimination, are addressed; (c) Ensure the security of persons and property, in particular through the rapid disarmament of persons not belonging to the Defence and Security Forces; (d) As part of the reform of its security institutions, ensure that the persons responsible for violations are not integrated into the national army or into any other security force and that a professional army that respects human rights is swiftly established; (e) Ensure that the initiatives taken towards reconciliation, in particular the establishment and operation of the Dialogue, Truth and Reconciliation Commission, comply with established international principles and good practices, notably with regard to fair and equitable reparation; (f) Provide appropriate assistance to victims, in particular women, children, older persons and persons with disabilities; (g) Take steps to develop lasting solutions for displaced persons; (h) Take as a matter of urgency all appropriate steps to ratify without delay the Rome Statute, the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance, the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa, the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, the African conventions on refugees, displaced persons and asylum-seekers and the Convention for the Elimination of Mercenarism in Africa; GE.11-14375 (EXT) 25