A/HRC/16/26 particular, regarding the impunity for the perpetrators of serious past abuses and the numerous human rights violations committed during the electoral process. 53 There is an urgent need for accountability. The Government has expressed its intention to investigate and prosecute allegations of human rights violations committed by members of its Army and other security forces, including notably in September 2009. This needs to be carried out without further delay. No prosecution has taken place. 54. Based on the above, it is recommended to the Government of Guinea that it: (a) Take the necessary measures to combat impunity, including in implementing the recommendations of the International Commission of Inquiry, and in particular to investigate and hold accountable the perpetrators of the human rights violations committed on 28 September 2009; (b) Incorporate international crimes into domestic law and provide the judges in charge of the investigations into the crimes perpetrated on 28 September 2009 and its aftermath with the necessary means and support to carry out their duties; (c) Take the necessary steps for the early adoption of national legislation to establish truth and reconciliation mechanisms; (d) Undertake judicial and international human rights norms; security reforms in accordance with (e) Adopt a national plan to combat all forms of discrimination, including ethnic discrimination, in accordance with the Durban Declaration and Plan of Action and the Review Conference Outcome; (f) Establish a new national human rights institution in conformity with the principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights (Paris Principles); (g) Follow-up on universal periodic review recommendations, including the development of close cooperation with treaty bodies and special procedures of the Human Rights Council and extend standing invitation to the latter to visit Guinea; (h) Adopt measures to prevent, punish and eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls and bring the country’s legislation on sexual and genderbased violence in line with international standards and Security Council resolution 1820 (2008); (i) Adopt measures for an enabling environment for civil society organizations. 55. It is recommended to the international community that it: (a) Provide further assistance to the Government of Guinea, in particular for the strengthening of its judiciary, in accordance with the recommendation made by the International Commission of Inquiry (S/2009/693, para. 267); (b) Provide the appropriate assistance to the Government of Guinea for the establishment and operation of truth and reconciliation mechanisms; (c) Encourage the Government of Guinea to continue to cooperate with OHCHR and to provide it with the necessary support to fulfil its mandate, including through the provision of access to all places of detention. 13