A/HRC/18/23
Sierra Leone has been assisting the Government with the implementation of the TRC
recommendations. In November 2010, the HRS of the United Nations Integrated
Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone (UNIPSIL), together with the Human Rights
Commission, organized the second National Consultative Conference on the Status of
Implementation of the TRC Recommendations in order to facilitate their full
implementation, including with regard to reparations.
14.
In July 2008, OHCHR Togo produced a report summarizing the findings of the
national consultations and outlining recommendations, including for the establishment of a
truth and reconciliation commission. The Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission of
Togo was established by Presidential Decree in 2009. OHCHR Togo has been providing
logistical, technical and administrative support to the Commission, including organizing
seminars for the commissioners, as well as training on transitional justice and witness
protection for technical staff, authorities and civil society.
15.
The Government of Uganda initiated a study on truth-seeking in 2009, but
consultations regarding a transitional justice policy were delayed until 2011. Civil society
groups have taken the initiative with regard to the establishment of a truth commission by
drafting a bill to this effect, with the assistance of OHCHR Uganda. The bill has yet to be
considered by the Government. OHCHR Uganda plans to monitor the implementation of
the truth-seeking processes to ensure their conformity with international human rights
standards. OHCHR Uganda also supports a community project on memorialization.
(b)
Asia-Pacific
16.
As part of a national strategy for implementing truth-seeking processes under the
Action Plan on Peace and Reconciliation in Afghanistan, the Afghanistan Independent
Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) is expected to release a report in 2011 mapping
human rights violations committed during the first twenty-three years of the conflict from
1978-2001. The Human Rights Unit (HRU) of the United Nations Assistance Mission in
Afghanistan (UNAMA) has provided initial technical assistance to this project and intends
to provide full support to its follow-up.
17.
In Nepal, the 2006 Comprehensive Peace Agreement and the Interim Constitution
contain commitments to establish a truth and reconciliation commission, as well as a
commission of inquiry on disappearances. In February 2010, the Government submitted to
Parliament draft bills to establish both commissions; over 80 proposed amendments are
currently under consideration. OHCHR Nepal has provided comments as well as technical
assistance during the revision of the draft bills and the formulation of by-laws to facilitate
their compliance with international human rights standards. Since 2009, OHCHR Nepal has
also been implementing a large United Nations Peace Fund for Nepal project to provide
support to the Government and civil society on transitional justice.
(c)
Latin America and the Caribbean
18.
The Government of Colombia approved the Justice and Peace Law in 2005, which
provides for a special judicial procedure and judicial benefits for demobilized members of
illegal armed groups. Those procedures partially contributed to the establishment of the
truth through voluntary depositions, although the information derived from those processes
appears far from complete and has not resulted in a comprehensive and systematic
understanding of crimes committed by paramilitaries. Furthermore, the number of
demobilized members of illegal armed groups processed under the Law is very low,
compared with the number of persons that could contribute information relevant for the
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