A/HRC/RES/45/34 Concerned by the deteriorating security and human rights conditions in some sectors in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, notably in Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Sankuru, Haut-Uélé, Bas-Uélé, Mongala, Kasai and Kasai Central Provinces, Noting the progress made by the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in preventing and ending the recruitment and use of children, Concerned about the humanitarian consequences of the violence affecting civilian populations, particularly children and women, which have led to a significant increase in the number of internally displaced persons and persons in need of humanitarian assistance, Welcoming the organization of the presidential, national and provincial legislative elections, which led to the first peaceful transfer of power between heads of State in the history of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Commending the progress made in 2019, such as the release of several hundred persons considered to be political prisoners and prisoners of conscience, as well as the measures taken by the President to put an end to the violations of fundamental freedoms and human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Concerned by the resurgence of violations of fundamental freedoms linked to restrictions on liberties and by the worsening situation in detention centres, Calling on the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to continue and to step up its efforts to respect, protect and uphold all human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, in accordance with its international obligations, and to respect the rule of law, Concerned about the arbitrary arrests, carried out by the security services, targeting court officers, including lawyers, and other civil society actors, such as human rights activists, Concerned also about the cases of arbitrary arrest by the judiciary and recalling that detention should under all circumstances remain an exception to the principle of respect for the fundamental freedoms of Congolese citizens, Recalling the need to guarantee not only the right of opposition, but also the full exercise by Parliament of its mandate in a democratic system, Welcoming the report of the team of international experts on the situation in Kasai and taking note of its conclusions and recommendations, and commending the continued cooperation of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with the team of international experts, including the steps taken to facilitate access to the country, sites and persons, Keeping in mind that the recommendations of the team of international experts on the situation in Kasai should continue to be implemented on the ground by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with technical support from the international experts, Recognizing the important role of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United Nations Joint Human Rights Office in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in documenting human rights violations and abuses and in improving the situation of human rights in the country, Noting the efforts made in the region, in particular by the Southern African Development Community, the African Union, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and the Economic Community of Central African States, aimed at contributing to peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Noting also, firstly, the progress made in combating impunity for perpetrators of sexual violence and in ensuring that victims have access to justice for the reparation of harm suffered, including through the establishment, by the Office of the Personal Representative of the Head of State tasked with fighting against sexual violence and the recruitment of children, of a helpline for victims of sexual violence, which contributes to the fight against impunity, and, secondly, the adoption by the Government of a plan of action for the national police to fight against sexual violence and to ensure the protection of children, 2 GE.20-13365