Situation of human rights in the Sudan : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

Expresses its deep concern: (a) At the impact of the current armed conflict, worsened by the breakdown of the ceasefire in June 2000 and by the upsurge of armed confrontations, on the situation of human rights and its adverse effects on the civilian population; (b) At continuing violations of human rights in areas under the control of the Government of the Sudan; urges all parties to the continuing conflict in the Sudan: (a) To work immediately to put in place a global, lasting and effectively monitored ceasefire as a first necessary step to a negotiated settlement to the conflict and (b) To respect and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms; calls upon the Government of the Sudan: (a) To comply fully with its obligations under the international human rights instruments to which the Sudan is a party and to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms; (b) To strengthen its efforts to ensure the rule of law by bringing legislation into line with the Constitution and by the effective practice of law enforcement; calls upon the international community to expand its support for activities, in particular those of the Committee for the Eradication of Abduction of Women and Children, aimed at improving respect for human rights and humanitarian law during the conflict; decides to continue its consideration of the situation of human rights in the Sudan at its 56th session.

Adopted 85-32-49, 81st plenary meeting

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