A/HRC/18/52 Meanwhile the need to build the capacity of national human rights institutions, particularly the security sector institutions, remains crucial. FRCI elements will have to be trained in international human rights standards and international humanitarian law with a view to curbing the current spate and pattern of violations of right to life, physical integrity and liberty and security of persons. The Government is urged to take prompt steps to address the current high levels of impunity enjoyed by the FRCI. B. Recommendations 38. In line with the above, the High Commissioner makes the following recommendations: 1. To the Government of Côte d’Ivoire: (a) Take immediate measures that are in line with international human rights standards for the restoration of security throughout the country, in particular in some parts of Abidjan and in the west of the country, in order to offer adequate protection to the civilian population, to enable humanitarian actors to carry out their work and to facilitate the return of IDPs and refugees to their communities; (b) Ensure accountability for human rights violations committed by all parties, including by members of the FRCI, and provide justice to victims of all sides of the conflict in Côte d’Ivoire; (c) Take the necessary steps to ensure that efforts to end impunity in Côte d’Ivoire are extended to international crimes and gross human rights violations committed in the country since 19 September 2002, including those documented by the 2004 and 2011 International Commissions of Inquiry; (d) Ensure that the Dialogue, Truth and Reconciliation Commission (DTRC) operates in accordance with international standards and that there are genuine consultations with victims and civil society organizations with respect to the scope of the DTRC mandate and the appointment of its members, and to ensure balanced ethnic, regional, religious, gender and political representation; (e) Accelerate the process of establishing a professional and inclusive security force; develop and implement a sustainable vetting mechanism for security and law enforcement personnel and carry out human rights training for the benefit of FRCI elements; issue strict orders prohibiting the FRCI from usurping functions of the civilian, judicial and law enforcement authorities; (f) Continue to ensure that the conditions of detention of Mr. Gbagbo, his wife, former officials and any other detainees are in line with international standards, including with regard to access by legal counsel, family members and relevant organizations with a mandate to monitor detention centres, and expedite their prosecution and trial in accordance with international due process and fair trial requirements; 2. To the international community: (a) Provide appropriate assistance to the Government for the development of a comprehensive transitional justice strategy, including financial support for the Dialogue, Truth and Reconciliation Commission; (b) Continue to assist victims of human rights violations and support the investigation of serious human rights violations committed in Côte d’Ivoire and 13

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