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1. Takes note of the reports of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on the
Human Rights Field Operation in Rwanda4 and the report of the Special Representative of the
Commission on Human Rights on the situation of human rights in Rwanda;5
2. Reiterates its strong condemnation of the crime of genocide and the crimes against humanity
which were perpetrated in Rwanda in 1994, and expresses its concern at the continuation of human rights
violations and violations of international humanitarian law in Rwanda;
3. Urges all States to cooperate fully, without delay, with the International Criminal Tribunal for
the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Genocide and Other Serious Violations of International
Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of Rwanda and Rwandan Citizens Responsible for Genocide
and Other Such Violations Committed in the Territory of Neighbouring States between 1 January and
31 December 1994, taking into account the obligations set forth in Security Council resolutions 955 (1994)
of 8 November 1994 and 978 (1995) of 27 February 1995, and encourages the Secretary-General to
facilitate the activities of the International Criminal Tribunal to the greatest extent possible;
4. Notes with interest the recommendations made in the report of the Special Representative, in
particular the recommendation that there is a need for greater coordination in the provision of human
rights technical assistance;
5. Notes the commitment of the Government of Rwanda to investigate reports of extrajudicial
executions committed by some members of the security forces, and calls upon the competent national
authorities to conduct those investigations promptly and with all due rigour;
6. Welcomes the start of the trials of those suspected of genocide and crimes against humanity in
Rwanda and the improvements that have been made in the trial process, and stresses the need for
continued efforts by the Government of Rwanda to further strengthen fair trial guarantees and to ensure
access to legal representation, which are of particular importance given that those found guilty may face
the death penalty;
7. Affirms the urgent need to complete a dossier for every detainee, with a view to identifying those
who should be released immediately, early or conditionally, and the need for continued efforts by the
Government of Rwanda, with the assistance of the international community, to bring about further
improvements in conditions of detention;
8. Appeals to the international community to contribute further assistance to the Government of
Rwanda in its efforts to strengthen Rwanda’s judicial system, reconstruct human rights infrastructure and
build national capacity in the field of human rights;
9. Welcomes the work of the Human Rights Field Operation in Rwanda, whose objectives were
described in General Assembly resolution 50/200 of 22 December 1995, and the agreement signed between
the Government of Rwanda and the Field Operation;
4
A/52/486, annex and A/52/486/Add.1/Rev.1, annex.
5
A/52/522, annex.
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