A/HRC/36/64 the embargo on the supply of weapons to the Central African Armed Forces, citing by way of justification the inability of MINUSCA to provide effective protection and even going so far as to accuse certain battalions of conspiring with the armed groups. The Independent Expert has already underlined the importance of far-reaching reform of the security sector, of the setting up of a vetting process to ensure that those responsible for serious violations are prevented from re-enlisting in the armed forces and of the establishment of an army that is responsible, national and democratic. 104. The fight against impunity is essential to the resolution of the crisis in the Central African Republic. The population has waited too long for specific measures to re-establish the rule of law. The appointment of the Special Prosecutor of the Special Criminal Court is proof that progress can be made. That achievement must now be built on as a matter of urgency to ensure that the Court becomes operational and to break definitively with the past, which was characterized by a tendency to turn a blind eye to the actions of war criminals and to reward violence. 105. The multiple mediation efforts must include not only the Government and the armed groups, but also women and the Central African political parties. The Independent Expert recalls that discussions on peace and development can bear fruit only if they are inclusive and involve the effective participation of women from all sections of society. B. Recommendations 106. The Independent Expert reiterates the recommendations contained in her previous report (see A/HRC/33/63, para. 122), which remain pending. She calls on the Government, with the support of the international community: (a) To continue to participate actively, transparently and with due respect for its human rights obligations in conflict-mediation initiatives in order to achieve an immediate end to hostilities and a lasting peace in a sovereign and united Central African Republic; (b) To encourage and ensure women’s participation in all peace and security negotiation initiatives, in line with Security Council resolution 1325 (2000); and to include the Central African political parties in negotiations on peace, reconciliation and the future of the country; (c) To reiterate its commitment to refrain from granting amnesty to those responsible for serious crimes under international law, such as war crimes, acts of genocide and crimes against humanity or serious human rights violations, and to reaffirm the right of victims to know the truth about those violations and their right to redress and reparation, in accordance with the will of the Central African people as expressed at the Bangui Forum and in the Constitution of the Republic; (d) To cooperate with the Special Prosecutor of the Special Criminal Court in order to ensure that perpetrators, instigators of and accomplices to the most serious international crimes, regardless of their status and/or political or religious affiliation or ethnicity, are identified, arrested and put on trial without delay; to provide regular information to the population, civil society organizations and community leaders about the progress made in setting up the Special Criminal Court and to intensify training for all stakeholders, including judicial personnel, lawyers and the Bar; (e) To strengthen the resources of the country’s courts in order to ensure that judges have an effective presence in the towns to which they have been posted and hold ordinary court sittings and assize court sessions on a more regular basis; (f) To finalize and implement without delay a victim and witness protection strategy so that conditions are in place in which they can testify and obtain justice and reparation in complete safety; 16 GE.17-12914