A/HRC/24/34 abuses. Similarly, OHCHR regrets that no decision has been taken on the Law on Transitional Justice and National Reconciliation; (f) Notes with concern the continued detention of individuals arrested in connection with the 2011 events, despite formal commitments towards their release. It also notes the frequent practice of prolonged detention without trial or without proper arrest warrants and documentation. OHCHR is further concerned that peaceful protests, particularly in southern Yemen, are often suppressed, at times with force, with reported arrests, injuries or deaths of protesters. 56. The High Commissioner recommends that the Government of Yemen take the following measures, some of them reiterated from her previous reports: (a) Expedite the establishment of the national commission of inquiry by naming its members and providing it with all facilities to carry out its task; (b) Repeal Amnesty Law No. 1/12 and comply with international human rights law prohibiting immunity for those responsible for serious human rights violations, including war crimes and crimes against humanity; (c) Withdraw the draft Law on Transitional Justice and National Reconciliation submitted by the President to Parliament in January 2013, and submit a revised draft that is in conformity with international standards and good practices; (d) Release all individuals imprisoned for their participation in the 2011 events and, according to due process and fair trial standards, verify the names of missing persons and inform their families of their whereabouts; (e) Ensure that prompt, independent and effective investigations are conducted in relation to allegations of the excessive use of force in the context of demonstrations, in particular in cases resulting in the death of individuals; (f) Ensure that women’s participation and women’s rights are taken into due consideration in the Constitution drafting process that will follow NDC; (g) Establish a moratorium on the use of the death penalty pursuant to moratorium resolutions of the General Assembly. Until then, the Government should ensure scrupulous respect of due process-related rights, including fair trial guarantees in cases involving the death penalty, and ensure that the death penalty is not applied to minors; (h) Ensure that the counter-terrorism policies and strategies comply fully with international law, including human rights law. In this regard, ensure that any use of lethal force, including through the use of armed drones, complies fully with relevant international law, including the obligations of Yemen under international human rights law. Where violations of the law occur, conduct independent, impartial, prompt and effective investigations, and provide victims with an effective remedy. 57. The High Commissioner recommends that the international community: (a) Encourage prompt, independent and impartial investigations into serious human rights violations that have resulted in loss of life and/or serious injury. Once they have been conducted, extend the necessary and appropriate support to the Government of Yemen in order to ensure accountability and appropriate remedy for any violations of the law; (b) Provide all necessary financial and technical support for the Government’s transitional plan, in particular with regard to those aspects concerning the restoration of the rule of law, the consolidation of human rights protection mechanisms and programmes, and the promotion of human rights; 16

Select target paragraph3

Connect to a paragraph
Connect to an entity
Disable highlights
Add to table of contents