A/HRC/18/40 limited access to humanitarian assistance. In Southern Kordofan, where the situation has deteriorated significantly since the outbreak of hostilities early in June, the main concern is the welfare and security of the many civilians trapped in the fighting. Furthermore, serious concerns remain about allegations of abductions, arrests, detentions and executions of civilians. The scheduled withdrawal of UNMIS from Northern Sudan after 9 July 2011 presents serious concerns, including continuing monitoring of the situation and humanitarian access. VIII. Recommendations 61. The independent expert reiterates all previously unimplemented recommendations, including those contained in his first report4 to the Human Rights Council, and those made by his predecessor, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Sudan,5 and the group of experts on Darfur.6 In particular, the independent expert makes the recommendations set out below. A. Government of the Sudan 62. The Government of the Sudan should continue the process of review of national laws to conform with international human rights standards and take concrete measures to reform aspects of the current statutory framework that infringe on the exercise of political and civil rights and freedoms. In particular, priority should be given to withdrawing enforcement powers, including of arrest and detention for the NSS, in line with the information-gathering and advisory role envisioned by the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. 4 A/HRC/11/14. A/HRC/9/13. 6 A/HRC/6/19. 5 24