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and protection of the judges and judicial personnel and of the witnesses and victims, and
guarantee the transparency of the mandate and working methods of the panel of judges and
their ability to investigate and prosecute the persons at all levels who are implicated in
those events;
(b)
Guarantee the protection of the survivors of these acts of violence, including
the victims of sexual violence, and the provision of all suitable forms of assistance and
redress, including medical assistance and psychological support, particularly for victims of
sexual violence;
(c)
Compensate the families of victims who lost their lives as a result of the
events of 28 September 2009 and provide redress for the physical and psychological
suffering inflicted upon those who were wounded;
12.
Notes that the Guinean Government has agreed to accept technical assistance
from an expert deployed by the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence
in Conflict, and urges the Government to continue its cooperation with the Office of the
Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict;
13.
Takes note of the report of the United Nations High Commissioner for
Human Rights on the situation of human rights in Guinea;2
14.
Firmly reiterates its appeal to the international community to:
(a)
Provide the Guinean Government with appropriate assistance to promote
respect for human rights through, inter alia, the achievement of the Millennium
Development Goals, the fight against impunity and the reform of the security and justice
sectors, as well as the initiatives that are under way to promote truth, justice and national
reconciliation;
(b)
Support the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human
Rights in Guinea;
(c)
Support the efforts of the Guinea configuration of the United Nations
Peacebuilding Commission to accompany the country along the road towards peacebuilding
and the strengthening of the State;
15.
Invites the High Commissioner to report to the Council at its twenty-fifth
session on the situation of human rights and the work of the Office of the United Nations
High Commissioner for Human Rights in Guinea;
16.
Decides to remain seized of this matter.
40th meeting
14 June 2013
[Adopted without a vote.]
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A/HRC/22/39.
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