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immediately on the reform of the security sector in order to reassure civilians and
enable the launch of other sectoral action plans.
119. She therefore encourages the authorities to implement the road map for action
and sectoral action plans as soon as possible, with coordinated support from
international partners. She recognizes the importance of implementing measures in
the Republican Pact adopted at the Bangui National Forum in May 2015, especially
those concerning the efforts to combat impunity and to achieve the inclusion of
persons with disabilities and groups that feel marginalized.
120. With regard to non-judicial measures for truth and reconciliation, the
Independent Expert emphasizes that broad consultations are crucial for the
implementation of a coherent and consensual strategy focused on victims’ needs.
121. She recalls that the President and authorities of the Central African Republic
bear a heavy responsibility, namely to show their commitment to end impunity and
provide access to justice; to give a central role to victims; to conduct the necessary
institutional reforms; to establish good governance; and to restore the population’s
trust in the institutions. She calls on the international community to continue
providing coordinated military, financial and technical support to the Central African
Republic in order to help the country find a lasting solution to the crisis.
B.
Recommendations
122. The Independent Expert reiterates the recommendations contained in her
previous report (see A/HRC/30/59, para. 108), most of which remain pending. She
calls on the Government, with the support of the international community:
(a)
To endorse, as soon as possible, the road maps on disarmament,
demobilization and reintegration; to encourage inclusive national reconciliation,
including through municipal elections; and to implement the first urgent measures;
(b)
To establish victim and witness protection measures without further
delay, and to strengthen the judiciary so that it is safe for victims to seek redress in
court;
(c)
To bring to justice all perpetrators of violations of international
humanitarian law and human rights, irrespective of their status or political, religious
or ethnic affiliation;
(d)
To step up efforts to ensure that the Special Criminal Court becomes
operational as soon as possible, by finalizing the United Nations project to support the
Court and guaranteeing the selection and appointment of judges and judicial
personnel of the highest calibre who are familiar with the legal culture of the country
and have experience, in particular in the investigation and prosecution of
international crimes;
(e)
To strengthen the training of all stakeholders, including judicial
personnel, lawyers, the Bar civil society organizations and community leaders and
keep them regularly informed about the progress made in the establishment of the
Special Criminal Court.
(f)
To become more directly and proactively involved in defusing
intercommunity tensions and promoting reconciliation and peaceful coexistence
through initiatives based on consultations with the communities concerned;
(g)
To develop a global strategy to address the legacy of past violations
through appropriate transitional justice mechanisms, in accordance with
GE.16-12727
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