A/HRC/17/2 445. Jubilee Campaign was concerned that Myanmar did not support the recommendations made relating to its 2,200 political prisoners, despite the transition to democracy. It was disturbed about ongoing attacks targeting civilians and violations reportedly committed by the army. It lamented the history of killing of unarmed peaceful civilians and the widespread use of rape by the army, and emphasized that impunity must end. It took note of the recommendation of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar that a commission be established to investigate reports of crimes against humanity, and urged Myanmar and the international community not to take this conclusion lightly. 446. The Worldview International Foundation stated that, despite the release of 51 prisoners of conscience, the amnesty had had no impact on the majority of them. It expressed concern at the use of torture in places of detention, the poor prison conditions and the denial of medical care to prisoners. Noting the recent hunger strikes of prisoners of conscience, the Foundation urged Myanmar to ensure the International Committee of the Red Cross immediate access to all prisons. While referring to the absence of mechanisms to establish justice and accountability, it called on the Human Rights Council to establish a commission of inquiry to look into the violations of international humanitarian and human rights laws. 447. Conectas Direitos Humanos highlighted the systematic use of sexual violence. It noted the cases of rape as well as the fear and stigma affecting survivors, while none of the perpetrators was punished. It noted the absence in the election of 2010 of affirmative action to promote women’s participation. In war-torn zones of the country, women and children’s health and education were severely affected. It recommended that Myanmar adopt legislation criminalizing rape, ensure punishment of perpetrators and make reparation to victims. It also recommended that humanitarian assistance should be allowed without restrictions, and called on the Human Rights Council to establish a commission of inquiry into violations in the country. 448. Amnesty International noted that more than 2,200 political prisoners were detained in inhumane conditions. It expressed concern that Myanmar had accepted only 74 of the 190 recommendations made during the review. Amnesty International referred to reports of crimes against humanity by the security and armed forces against ethnic minorities in eastern Myanmar. Investigation and prosecution of such violations and crimes had been obstructed by the constitutional provision that stipulated that no proceeding could be instituted against military officials in respect of any act done in the execution of their duties. Amnesty International called for the establishment of an international commission of inquiry to investigate crimes against humanity and possible war crimes. 449. The Asian Legal Resource Centre noted that Myanmar had rejected recommendations to end impunity, reform its legal system and improve cooperation with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar. Although Myanmar had accepted to end torture, it had not accepted to ratify the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Corruption throughout the State apparatus was noted, as was the lack of an independent and impartial judiciary, and the control of the police by the army. It regretted the absence of avenues for redress and of a normative framework for the protection of human rights. It reiterated its support for the mandate of the Special Rapporteur, and called on the Human Rights Council to ensure an independent international inquiry into human rights abuses in Myanmar. 450. The International Federation for Human Rights expressed concern over a wide range of human rights abuses. By referring to the undemocratic provisions of the Constitution of 2008, and the unfair and non-free elections in 2010, it called on Myanmar to enter into an inclusive dialogue with stakeholders and to initiate a comprehensive review of the Constitution. Furthermore, it supported recommendations for the release of all political GE.12-13630 151