A/HRC/RES/28/31 8. Welcomes the signing of the Peace and National Reconciliation Agreement of 1 March 2015 and calls on all Malian parties to sign it; 9. Encourages the Malian authorities and all regional and international actors to continue their joint efforts to resolve the crisis in Mali, and urges all such actors to persist in their efforts to consolidate the gains made in the security situation in Mali; 10. Commends, in this context, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali on its work; 11. Requests all parties to ensure their strict observance of international human rights law and international humanitarian law; 12. Welcomes the organization of free and democratic presidential and legislative elections in Mali and the full restoration of constitutional order in the country; 13. Reiterates its appreciation for the humanitarian assistance already provided to members of the population affected by the crisis, and urges the international community to continue to deliver, in consultation with the Government of Mali and the bordering countries concerned, appropriate and secure humanitarian assistance to refugees and displaced persons, particularly in the north of Mali, with a view to facilitating the population’s access to basic social services and to establishing the conditions for the country’s gradual recovery; 14. Notes with satisfaction the close cooperation of the Government of Mali with the Independent Expert in the fulfilment of the mandate entrusted to him; 15. Acknowledges the commitments made by the Government of Mali to act upon the recommendations made by the Independent Expert following his visits to the country; 16. Decides to extend the mandate of the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Mali for a period of one year to permit the evaluation of the human rights situation in Mali and to assist the Government of Mali in its efforts to promote and protect human rights and to strengthen the rule of law; 17. Calls upon all parties in Mali to cooperate fully with the Independent Expert and to assist him to carry out his mandate; 18. Requests the Independent Expert, within the bounds of his mandate, to work closely with all entities of the United Nations, the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States, neighbouring States and all other international organizations concerned and with Malian civil society and to report thereon to the Human Rights Council at its thirty-first session; 19. Invites the Secretary-General and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to continue to provide the Independent Expert with all the assistance he needs in order to discharge his mandate fully; 20. Requests the High Commissioner to provide technical assistance to the Government of Mali, in particular to the Commission for Truth, Justice and Reconciliation, and to work with the Government to identify other areas of assistance with a view to supporting Mali in its efforts to promote and protect human rights and to strengthen its institutional capacity; GE.15-07401 3