A/HRC/26/53 increase contact with local populations. They also demand a response from the international community, which could help back these initiatives. 53. In her oral update, the Independent Expert encouraged all the country’s communities and progressive forces to become involved in the dialogue and in reconciliation at the national and local levels. She regards the initiative taken in Bangassou as a good practice that could inspire similar initiatives, since it shows that dialogue and reconciliation must be inclusive and involve all communities, if they are to enhance their credibility, their effectiveness and their potential for restoring intercommunal trust. 54. The Independent Expert wishes to remind all those who use young people and incite them to commit human rights violations that the international community will not tolerate such acts and that no violation of human rights will go unpunished. There can be no justification for incitement to violence. 55. The Independent Expert welcomes the fact that the regional dimension of the crisis, which she referred to in her oral update, was taken into account in paragraph 10 of Security Council resolution 2149 (2014). She also welcomes the fact that the resolution envisaged the creation of an international mechanism that would include key stakeholders. As she emphasized in her oral update in March, it will be important to hold a stakeholders’ conference once the situation is stabilized, in order to devise a strategy for sustainable development and, above all, to implement a suitable road map. 56. As the Independent Expert emphasized in her oral update, it is important to make concerted efforts as quickly as possible to save the Central African Republic, which, after years of what it has perceived as neglect, is currently on the brink of chaos. The despair visible in the eyes of a civilian population traumatized by violence is particularly eloquent and demands a response from the entire international community. In that respect, the Independent Expert welcomes the creation of MINUSCA but wishes to emphasize the urgent need for transitional measures before the Mission is effectively established on 15 September 2014. B. Recommendations 57. The people of the Central African Republic, particularly the young, the elderly, persons with disabilities, women and children, are the main victims of the acts of violence committed by armed groups, armed militias, bandits and other criminal groups. There is an urgent need to focus efforts on security, on justice in order to combat impunity, and on intercommunal reconciliation and management of the machinery of government. 58. To this end, the Independent Expert recommends as follows: (a) To the people of the Central African Republic: (i) The Independent Expert urges all prominent Central Africans in the country or abroad, including political figures, to take a public stand against violence and impunity and in favour of national reconciliation; (ii) She invites all Central Africans to expand their horizons, to promote healing and to work for the restoration of a culture of togetherness. (b) To the transitional authorities: (i) The Independent Expert urges the Government to continue making every effort to restore peace and security for all in all areas of the Central GE.14-03816 17

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