A/RES/52/138 Page 2 Taking note of the reports of the independent expert of the Commission on Human Rights on the situation of human rights in Haiti, Mr. Adama Dieng,4 who was appointed to assist the Government of Haiti to consider the development of the human rights situation in Haiti and to verify its compliance with its obligations in that field, and the recommendations contained therein, Welcoming and bearing in mind the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the programme of technical cooperation aimed at strengthening the institutional capacity of Haiti in the field of human rights,5 Recognizing the important contributions of the International Civilian Mission to Haiti, the United Nations Support Mission in Haiti, the United Nations Transition Mission in Haiti and the National Commission for Truth and Justice to the establishment of a climate of freedom and tolerance propitious to the respect for human rights and the restoration and spread of democracy in Haiti, Welcoming the renewal by the General Assembly, in its resolution 51/196 B of 31 July 1997, of the mandate of the International Civilian Mission to Haiti, Welcoming also the efforts of the Government to improve the situation of human rights in Haiti, and noting the policy statements by Haitian authorities that the Government of Haiti remains committed to upholding human rights and improving accountability, Expressing the hope that the Haitian people will shortly be able to express themselves once again through free, honest and transparent elections, Expressing concern at the continuing problem of common crime, and noting the ongoing need for technical training of the Haitian National Police and for the strengthening of the judicial system, 1. Expresses its thanks to the Secretary-General, to his Special Representative for Haiti and to the independent expert of the Commission on Human Rights on the situation of human rights in Haiti for their continuing efforts in favour of the consolidation of democratic institutions in Haiti and the respect for human rights in that country; 2. Welcomes the report of the National Commission for Truth and Justice, as well as the reports of the International Civilian Mission to Haiti on Haitian justice and on respect for human rights by the Haitian National Police, and urges the Government of Haiti, with the support of the international community, to take appropriate follow-up action on the recommendations contained in those reports; 3. Requests the Government of Haiti to publish the complete report of the National Commission for Truth and Justice and to make it widely available throughout the country, as well as to initiate legal action in serious cases; 4 E/CN.4/1997/89 and A/52/499. 5 A/52/515. /...