A/HRC/12/2 page 4 7. The delegation stressed the efforts made by the Government to improve the human rights situation, which were reflected in the measures taken in the social, security, institutional and legal fields. 8. In the social and security field, the delegation mentioned the regular payment of wages; the resolution of the military-political crisis which had led to the inclusive political dialogue at Bangui in December 2008, resulting in strong recommendations; the creation of a follow-up committee to ensure that the recommendations were fully implemented; the establishment of a permanent dialogue between the Government and the social partners (trade unions), with a view to the peaceful settlement of any possible social conflicts through a tripartite commission; and the restructuring of the armed forces and the programme for the demobilization, disarmament and reintegration of the former rebels pursuant to the inclusive political dialogue, all of which had restored confidence between the national army and the people. 9. The delegation stated that the deployment of the European Union military operation and the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad in the north-east of the country had enabled refugees and displaced persons to return and had reassured the population of that area, affected by the acts of aggression of rebel forces between 2006 and 2007. 10. The Permanent Military Court had been revived, permitting the prompt trial of any human rights violation committed by the defence and security forces. Furthermore, there had been a substantial reduction in the number of hold-ups and armed robberies thanks to the demobilization, disarmament and reintegration programme conducted by the Government with the support of the international community. 11. In the institutional and legal field, the delegation stated that a new Constitution had been adopted on 27 December 2004, strengthening democracy through the establishment of the National Mediation Council and the Higher Council for Communication. 12. The delegation informed the Working Group of the adoption of a number of national and international legal instruments for the promotion and protection of human rights. 13. The Central African Republic was a State based on the rule of law which had increased its efforts to make the promotion and protection of human rights effective and visible throughout the national territory and had embarked upon the road to democracy with a united people determined to rebuild the country and strengthen peace and national unity. 14. However, the delegation emphasized that, given the country’s limited means and capacity, the determination of the Government alone would not suffice to fulfil those commitments. It therefore called upon the international community to contribute to their realization. 15. Lastly, the Government was currently preparing the 2010 elections in the spirit of the relevant recommendation of the inclusive political dialogue. The delegation called for support from the international community in order to ensure the success of that process.