A/HRC/33/63 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 19

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