RES/24/28 Technical assistance for the Sudan in the field of human rights

GE.A/HRC/24/31. 3-17978

Human Rights Council Twenty-fourth session

Agenda item 10

Technical assistance and capacity-building

Resolution adopted by the Human Rights Council

24/28.

Technical assistance for the Sudan in the field of human rights

The Human Rights Council,

Guided by the principles and objectives of the Charter of the United Nations and the

Universal Declaration of Human Rights,

Reaffirming the obligation of all States to promote and protect human rights and

fundamental freedoms,

Recalling General Assembly resolution 60/251 and Human Rights Council

resolutions 5/1 and 5/2 of 18 June 2007,

Emphasizing that States have the primary responsibility for the promotion and

protection of all human rights,

Noting the developments taking place in the Sudan, and the record of the

Government of the Sudan in the promotion and protection of human rights,

Noting also the challenges still facing the Sudan in conflict-affected areas, and

calling upon all parties to stop the abuses and violations of human rights, in particular in the

States of Darfur, South Kordofan and Blue Nile,

Recalling Human Rights Council resolutions 18/16 of 29 September 2011 and 21/27

of 28 September 2012,

1. Takes note of the report of the Independent Expert submitted to the Human

Rights Council at its twenty-fourth session;1

2. Expresses its appreciation to the Independent Expert for his work and his

recommendations;

 The resolutions and decisions adopted by the Human Rights Council will be contained in the report of the Council on its twenty-fourth session (A/HRC/24/2), Part One.

3. Notes that the Independent Expert commended the continued cooperation and

support provided by the Government of the Sudan in the implementation of his mandate,

including giving him access to all parts of the country, and encourages continuation of that

cooperation;

4. Notes with appreciation the submission by the Government of the Sudan of

its mid-term report on the implementation of the accepted recommendations of the

universal periodic review and the cooperation between the Government and the United

Nations Development Programme in the implementation of the accepted universal periodic

review recommendations, which should be continued;

5. Encourages the Government of the Sudan to open an inclusive dialogue, to

pursue the constitutional and political process transparently and also to ensure an

atmosphere of fair and peaceful political participation in the preparation for the next

elections;

6. Takes note of the adoption and launch by the Government of the Sudan of a

national strategy for the promotion and protection of human rights in the country, and the

establishment of the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission in Darfur;

7. Takes note with appreciation of the work done by the National Human Rights

Commission;

8. Acknowledges the steps taken by the Government of the Sudan to implement

the recommendations accepted as highlighted by the Independent Expert in his report, and

reminds all groups of their legal obligations and due diligence to protect human rights;

9. Urges the Government of the Sudan to rebuild a lasting climate of confidence

and trust with civil society organizations and the international community, and to facilitate

the promotion and protection of human rights in the country;

10. Welcomes the efforts made by the Government of the Sudan to strengthen

cooperation with the Government of South Sudan, as indicated in the outcome of the most

recent summit between the Presidents of the two States;

11. Urges Member States, relevant United Nations agencies and other

stakeholders to support the national efforts of the Government of the Sudan in accordance

with the present resolution with a view to further improving the situation of human rights in

the country, and to respond to its request for technical assistance;

12. Urges the Government of the Sudan, with the support of relevant Member

States, United Nations agencies and other stakeholders, to further its efforts for the

promotion and protection of human rights, in particular to ensure freedom of association

and peaceful assembly, including activities of civil society organizations, freedom of

expression, including the press, freedom of religion, freedom from arbitrary arrests and

detention, compliance by all parties with human rights and international humanitarian law,

including with regard to the protection of civilians, timely and full access for humanitarian

agencies, the rights of women and children, and access to justice for all Sudanese, including

in conflict-affected areas, as recommended by the Independent Expert;

13. Notes with concern the humanitarian situation in the States of South

Kordofan, Blue Nile and Darfur, and calls upon all parties to make every effort to

immediately end violence and halt clashes, to facilitate access for humanitarian assistance,

to take action to strengthen respect for the rule of law in the three States and to respect all

human rights and fundamental freedoms;

14. Requests the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human

Rights to provide the Sudan with the necessary technical support and training;

15. Urges the Government of the Sudan to continue its cooperation with the

Independent Expert, including by giving him access to the entire country, in particular the

States of Darfur, South Kordofan and Blue Nile, in order to assess and verify the situation

of human rights, to determine the technical assistance needs and to report on his findings;

16. Decides to renew the mandate of the Independent Expert on the situation of

human rights in the Sudan under agenda item 10 for a period of one year, requests the

Independent Expert to continue his engagement with the Government of the Sudan,

considering a full range of information with a view to implementing the projects that will

further help the Sudan to fulfil its human rights obligations, and to submit a report to the

Human Rights Council for consideration at its twenty-seventh session;

17. Requests the Independent Expert to also assist the Government of the Sudan

in its strategy to implement the remaining accepted universal periodic review

recommendations;

18. Decides to consider this issue further, in accordance with its programme of

work under agenda item 10.

37th meeting

27 September 2013

[Adopted without a vote.]