A/72/53/Add.1 32. Decides to remain seized of the matter. 42nd meeting 29 September 2017 [Adopted without a vote.] 36/26. Technical assistance and capacity-building to improve human rights in the Sudan The Human Rights Council, Guided by the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations, Recalling the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and other relevant international human rights instruments, Recalling also General Assembly resolution 60/251 of 15 March 2006 and Human Rights Council resolutions 5/1 and 5/2 of 18 June 2007, Recalling further Human Rights Council resolution 33/26 of 30 September 2016, Emphasizing that States have the primary responsibility for the promotion and protection of all human rights, Welcoming the new humanitarian policies of the Government of the Sudan, which call for rapid and unhindered humanitarian access, while encouraging the Government to protect and provide humanitarian assistance to populations in need, and encouraging the Government also to intensify its endeavours to continue its commitment to address humanitarian needs in conflict-affected areas, 1. Welcomes the work of the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Sudan; 2. Takes note of the report of the Independent Expert submitted to the Human Rights Council at its thirty-sixth session,54 and of the comments of the Government of the Sudan thereon;55 3. Notes with appreciation the cooperation of the Government of the Sudan with the Independent Expert to enable him to fulfil his mandate, and the Government’s stated commitment to continue that cooperation; 4. Requests the Independent Expert to work with all relevant partners to provide technical assistance and capacity-building to relevant entities of the Government of the Sudan, national agencies and other stakeholders; 5. Notes with appreciation the outcomes to date of the ongoing national dialogue in the Sudan with a view to achieving sustainable peace, encourages the inclusive participation of all Sudanese stakeholders, and encourages all stakeholders to ensure an environment conducive to an inclusive, transparent and credible dialogue; 6. Encourages the Government of the Sudan to extend the unilateral declaration of cessation of hostilities, and calls upon remaining armed groups to declare an unconditional cessation of hostilities and to negotiate in good faith to achieve a permanent ceasefire; 7. Notes with appreciation the hosting by the Sudan of hundreds of thousands of refugees from neighbouring countries and countries in the region and the opening of four humanitarian corridors to provide life-saving interventions to those affected by conflict and famine; 8. Notes the continued efforts of the Government of the Sudan to implement the universal periodic review recommendations it has accepted, and encourages the Government to continue its cooperation with the review process; 54 55 70 A/HRC/36/63. A/HRC/36/63/Add.1. GE.17-18194