A/HRC/19/51 Contents Paragraphs Page I. Introduction ............................................................................................................. 1–2 4 II. Modalities of work .................................................................................................. 3–6 4 III. Background ............................................................................................................. 7–18 5 A. Political context and recent developments on the ground ............................... 7–17 5 B. International legal framework ......................................................................... 18 7 Human rights situation ............................................................................................ 19–46 7 IV. A. Human rights violations allegedly committed by Government security forces .............................................................................................................. 22–34 8 B. Human rights violations allegedly committed by armed opposition groups ... 35–42 10 C. Other issues of particular concern................................................................... 43–46 12 V. Implementation of the recommendations of the Office of the High Commissioner 47–55 13 VI. Conclusions and recommendations ......................................................................... 56–63 15 3