A/HRC/9/13
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(b)
(c)
(ii)
Accelerate the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement
and establish the national human rights commission, in accordance with
the Paris Principles;
(iii)
Revise laws to conform with the Interim National Constitution and
international human rights standards; priority attention should be given
to reform of the National Intelligence and Security Services;
(iv)
Address impunity and ensure that all allegations of violations of human
rights and international humanitarian law are duly investigated and that
the perpetrators are brought to justice promptly, in particular those with
command responsibility. Given the seriousness of the allegations in Abyei,
the Government of National Unity must take immediate action and
support an in-depth, independent fact-finding inquiry and make the
report public;
(v)
Fully cooperate with UNMIS and UNAMID and remove any obstacles that
may hinder humanitarian efforts in Sudan;
(vi)
Engage in regular consultations with civil society to develop strategies to
improve the human rights situation in the Sudan;
The warring factions:
(i)
Respect obligations under international human rights law and
international humanitarian law, in particular with regard to the
protection of civilians;
(ii)
End all attacks on civilians, including human rights defenders and
humanitarian workers;
The Government of Southern Sudan:
(i)
Ensure adequate means and resources are provided to the institutions
responsible for the administration of justice and rule of law so as to
facilitate a necessary improvement in access to justice, including the
provision of legal aid services;
(ii)
Ensure its budget is adequately distributed amongst key sectors such as
education, health, social services, law enforcement and rule of law
institutions, as well as offices working on human rights, the
Southern Sudan Human Rights Commission and the office of the
Presidential Adviser on Human Rights/Gender;
(iii)
Accelerate the process of legal reform, in accordance with the
Comprehensive Peace Agreement, the Interim Constitution of
Southern Sudan and international standards of human rights;
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