A/HRC/RES/21/27
United Nations
General Assembly
Distr.: General
15 October 2012
Original: English
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;
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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.
A/HRC/21/62.