A/HRC/33/8 situation of human rights in the Sudan, in addition to visits by several thematic Special Rapporteurs and Representatives of the Secretary-General. It also continued to cooperate in implementing its commitments and recommendations received during the first review. 9. To contribute to the achievement of international and regional peace and security, the Sudan implemented the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, despite the loss of one third of its area following the secession of South Sudan and one fourth of its human and economic resources. The separation of South Sudan created new facts in the human rights area. Peacemaking through dialogue and negotiation was a top priority. The inclusive National Dialogue currently taking place was one of the prominent political and social developments in the country. Its objectives included establishing constitutional, political and societal reconstruction, cooperation and solidarity among citizens to overcome crises; concurrence on a Constitution and legislation that guaranteed freedoms, rights and social justice; and agreement on independent mechanisms for the protection of such rights. 10. About 83 political parties participated in the Dialogue, including a number of armed rebel groups, after the provision of required guarantees and a positive atmosphere conducive for dialogue. The Dialogue was about to conclude and present its outcome. 11. The April 2015 general elections were free and transparent with free public suffrage, supervised by about 259 international and 23,000 national monitors. Over 40 political parties participated in running the elections, representing all political and societal spectra. Nineteen parties won seats in Parliament, with most of the incumbents having occupied positions in the current Government. The percentage of women holding seats in Parliament increased from 25 to 30 per cent and the actual percentage of female members of Parliament was 35.5 per cent. 12. Following up on the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur, efforts were continuing to build lasting peace in Darfur, in collaboration with United Nations and African Union partners. During the reporting period, several armed groups joined the peace process, notably after the National Dialogue was convened. Efforts were ongoing for the full implementation of the Doha Document, despite non-fulfilment of their commitments. 13. The Darfur Reconstruction and Development Fund and the Voluntary Repatriation and Resettlement Commission were established. Over 600,000 displaced families were accommodated in 291 villages. A joint action plan was drawn up, involving $1.03 billion for 349 projects covering 11 humanitarian and services sectors. Agreements with the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Organization for Migration were also concluded for the implementation of various humanitarian projects in Darfur and other conflict-affected areas, amounting to over $13 million. 14. The Office of the Prosecutor of the Special Court for Darfur Crimes has been provided with legal staff and technical and logistic facilities. Every locality throughout Darfur has a public prosecution office, for a total of 120 such offices, in addition to branches of the Office of the Prosecutor in the region. About 76 criminal cases were reported to the Office during 2015, including charges for murder, crimes against humanity and armed robbery. The situation in most parts of Darfur has been considerably stable. In April 2016, a referendum on the administrative status of Darfur was conducted in compliance with the Doha Document in 1,240 voting centres. Over three million voters participated, representing 90 per cent of registered voters, and 96 international and 1,552 national monitors attended. 15. The constitution drafting process with a view to the adoption of a permanent constitution has started with participation of all stakeholders, including political powers, civil society organizations, academic institutions and various sectors of society. All assistance and support in this respect was welcome to encourage more dialogue at the 4 GE.16-11829