A/HRC/RES/28/31 Welcoming the signing of the ceasefire agreement of 23 May 2014 and the declaration of cessation of hostilities of 19 February 2015, Acknowledging the Peace and National Reconciliation Agreement signed in Algiers on 1 March 2015 upon the culmination of an inclusive process of international mediation between the Malian parties led by Algeria, Noting the commitments made by the Government of Mali during various sessions of the Council to place priority on dialogue and national reconciliation in resolving the crisis, Noting also the commitments made by the Government of Mali to restore the rule of law and to combat impunity effectively, Noting further the initiation in January 2013 of an investigation by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court into crimes committed in the territory of Mali since January 2012, and recalling that it is important for all Malian stakeholders to lend the Court their support and cooperation, Taking note with appreciation of the report of the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Mali,1 1. Strongly condemns the armed attacks and all acts of violence that have been perpetrated in Mali, particularly in the northern regions of the country, as well as the abuses and violations of human rights and international humanitarian law that have been committed against civilians, including women and children, and the recruitment of the latter; 2. Reiterates its call for an immediate halt to such abuses and to all human rights violations and acts of violence and for the strict observance of all human rights and fundamental freedoms; 3. Calls upon the Government of Mali to continue its efforts to protect human rights and to promote national reconciliation, in particular by strengthening the judiciary, developing transitional justice mechanisms and effectively redeploying government services throughout the country; 4. Notes the efforts made by the Government of Mali to bring all perpetrators of human rights violations before impartial and independent courts and of its continued cooperation with the International Criminal Court; 5. Acknowledges the establishment in Mali of a ministry in charge of national reconciliation and the efforts undertaken by the Government of Mali to place priority on achieving a lasting peaceful settlement of the crisis; 6. Reiterates its call for an increase in the participation of women in the national reconciliation process, in conformity with the relevant Security Council resolutions; 7. Encourages the Government of Mali to expedite the establishment of the Commission for Truth, Justice and Reconciliation and to allow it to take up its work as soon as possible in order to ensure that the rights of victims to justice, reparation and guarantees of non-repetition of human rights violations are fully recognized; 1 2 A/HRC/28/83 and Corr.1. GE.15-07401