A/HRC/16/79 (b) Continue to seek a peaceful resolution of the crisis in order to end the suffering of the civilian population; (c) Ensure that victims of sexual violence receive adequate medical and psychological assistance and reparation, and that the perpetrators of such violence are brought to justice. 2. To the supporters of President Ouattara and the Rassemblement des houphouëtistes pour la démocratie et la paix 49. The High Commissioner recommends that the supporters of President Ouattara and the RHDP ensure that the “ghost country operation” or other mass mobilization campaigns do not undermine the enjoyment of essential economic, social and cultural rights of the population, in particular the functioning of life-saving essential services, such as hospitals and medical centres. 3. To Laurent Gbagbo and his supporters 50. The High Commissioner recommends that Laurent Gbagbo and his supporters: (a) End without delay all infringement of the rights to life and to physical integrity and the security of civilians without any distinction as to sex, age, ethnicity or religion, and refrain from impeding the provision of medical and legal assistance or compensation to victims of human rights violations and abuses; (b) Respect the freedom of movement of and fully cooperate with the United Nations, the African Union and other partners for a successful and peaceful resolution of the crisis; (c) Stop the recruitment, arming and use of youth groups, militias and mercenaries; (d) Put an end to the harassment and persecution of supporters of other political parties and groups on the grounds of political opinion or ethnicity; (e) Refrain from all unlawful action against unarmed civilians. (f) Ensure that the public and private media currently controlled by supporters of Mr. Gbagbo stop broadcasting and spreading inflammatory messages, including against the United Nations, which create a serious risk of large-scale violence and gross human rights violations; (g) Immediately cease all actions, statements and other manipulations inciting the security forces to commit human rights violations. 4. To the international community 51. The High Commissioner recommends that the international community: (a) Provide UNOCI with the capacity and rules of engagement necessary to robustly enforce its mandate to protect civilians under imminent threat of physical violence; 17

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