peaceful and democratic means, will be through accountability for violations and the full respect and guarantee of all human rights for all. All recommendations contained in the OHCHR reports issued since 15 April 2014 remain valid. In addition, OHCHR calls upon all those involved to implement the following recommendations: a) Urgently put an end to fighting and violence in the eastern regions of Ukraine. b) Ensure that the protection of civilians in the areas of conflict is a priority: all those involved in the hostilities in the affected areas of the east must comply with the principles of distinction, proportionality and precaution. This is particularly important in densely populated areas. c) Targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure are violations of international humanitarian law, and more must be done to protect them; those who have committed such crimes must be held accountable. d) Access to areas affected by the hostilities – including the crash site of MH17 must be guaranteed for international organisations and independent investigators. e) The armed groups and the Ukrainian law enforcement and security forces must allow and facilitate rapid and unimpeded safe passage for civilians wishing to flee the areas of violence and fighting; as well as the delivery of humanitarian relief for the civilian population, in strict compliance with international norms and standards. f) Rule of law should replace the rule of the gun; justice and accountability must replace impunity for major human rights violations in the east. g) In line with international norms and standards, all those involved in detaining individuals should promptly release all those abducted and unlawfully or arbitrarily detained. h) All violations of international law, including war crimes, must be fully investigated; perpetrators must be promptly brought to justice and victims provided with remedies and reparations. i)A law on IDPs must be introduced and adopted by Parliament and signed by the President as soon as possible, as well as the establishment of a central registry. j)Reprisals against people in territories regained by the Ukrainian Government should be avoided and the rights of those detained/charged must be fully observed by the Ukrainian armed forces and law enforcement agencies. k) In the cases of the violence at Maidan, Odesa, Mariupol and Rymarska, investigations must be in full compliance with international norms and standards, guaranteeing justice for the perpetrators, and ensuring remedies for the victims. l)All manifestations of incitement to hatred and intolerance in public life must be publicly condemned. m) Legislative reforms should comply with international norms and standards and Ukraine’s obligations under human rights treaties. To the authorities in Crimea and the de facto governing authority of the Russian Federation: n) OHCHR reiterates the need to implement UN General Assembly resolution 68/262, entitled “Territorial integrity of Ukraine”, as well as to undertake measures to protect the rights of persons affected by the changing institutional and legal framework, including on issues related to citizenship, right of residence, labour rights, property and land rights, access to health and education. 227 | P a g e