A/HRC/8/12
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VII. RECOMMENDATIONS
72.
The Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government of Myanmar:
(a) Immediate release of the General Secretary of the NLD, Aung Saan Suu Kyi, as
an initial step in the reconciliation process, to be followed by the release of all other
political prisoners;
(b) Set-up an effective mechanism to establish the whereabouts of those who
reportedly disappeared during and after the crackdown on the peaceful demonstrations in
September 2007, and provide information on the progress of its work;
(c) Guarantee the physical integrity of all political prisoners, and in particular
access to medical treatment of those in need;
(d)
learned;
Prepare a public report on how the referendum was conducted and the lessons
(e) Fully respect freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association, in
particular at this crucial time in the establishment of the solid foundations of a healthy
democracy;
(f) Continue to uphold the agreements made with the Secretary-General to allow
international humanitarian workers and supplies unhindered access to the country and
particularly to the areas affected by cyclone Nargis, and cooperate with the international
community in monitoring questions of access and in assessing the need for effectiveness of
the aid being supplied;
(g) Extend full cooperation to the mandate of the Special Rapporteur, accepting his
requests for visits.
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