RES/21/27 Technical assistance for the Sudan in the field of human rights

GE.A/HRC/21/62. 2-17612

Human Rights Council Twenty-first session

Agenda item 10

Technical assistance and capacity-building

Resolution adopted by the Human Rights Council 

21/27.

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, the

Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other relevant instruments,

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

fundamental freedoms,

Emphasizing that States have the primary responsibility for the promotion and

protection of all human rights,

Recognizing 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 with concern the human rights abuses and violations by all parties, in

particular in the States of Darfur, South Kordofan and Blue Nile,

Recalling Human Rights Council resolution 18/16 of 29 September 2011,

1. Takes note of the report of the Independent Expert on the situation of human

rights in the Sudan;1

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

recommendations;

3. Notes that the Independent Expert commended the cooperation extended by

the Government of the Sudan to him during his most recent visit to the country;

4. Welcomes the commitment made by the Government of the Sudan to resolve

outstanding issues with the Government of South Sudan;

 The resolutions and decisions adopted by the Human Rights Council will be contained in the report of

the Council on its twenty-first session (A/HRC/21/2), chap. I.

5. Also welcomes the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the

Government of the Sudan and the United Nations, the League of Arab States and the

African Union for the assessment and delivery of humanitarian assistance to war-affected

civilians in the States of South Kordofan and Blue Nile;

6. Strongly affirms the need for the positive commitment of all stakeholders to

the effective implementation of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur, particularly the

chapters on human rights and fundamental freedoms, and on justice and reconciliation, and

urges non-signatory groups to join it without delay;

7. Welcomes the continued work of the Sudanese Advisory Council on Human

Rights aimed at the promotion and protection of human rights in the country;

8. Also welcomes the establishment of the National Human Rights Commission

as an independent mechanism for the promotion and protection of human rights in the

Sudan, and urges the Government of the Sudan to provide it with the necessary resources;

9. Further welcomes the submission by the Government of the Sudan of its first

report for the universal periodic review,A/HRC/WG.6/11/SDN/1 and Corr.1. acknowledges the steps taken by the Government

to implement the recommendations accepted as highlighted by the Independent Expert in

his report, and notes the need to specify time frames for implementation strategies;

10. 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 ensure the

promotion and protection of human rights in the country;

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 Human Rights Council resolution 18/16, with a view to further improving the situation

of human rights in the country, and to respond to its requests for technical assistance;

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

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

violence and to halt clashes, to facilitate access for humanitarian assistance and to take

action to strengthen respect for the rule of law in the two provinces, and to respect all

human rights and fundamental freedoms;

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

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

14. 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 in

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

situation of human rights, to determine technical assistance needs and to report on his

findings;

15. 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 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-fourth session;

16. Requests the Independent Expert to assist the Government in its strategy to

implement the remaining universal periodic review accepted recommendations;

17. Decides to continue its consideration of this issue in accordance with its

programme of work under agenda item 10.

38th meeting

28 September 2012

[Adopted without a vote.]