A/HRC/28/64/Add.1 implementation of human and minority rights standards. The possibility for IDPs to return voluntarily to their places of origin with assurances for their security should remain a key objective. 79. It is essential to begin a process of national dialogue with the objective of understanding the concerns and issues of all communities and ensuring that they are addressed appropriately and rapidly. Moderate voices must come to the fore. First and foremost, solutions to the current situation must come from the Ukrainian people themselves. That must be achieved through decision-making processes that are inclusive and which respect diversity and political structures that ensure the participation of all, including minorities. 80. Hate speech and incitement to hatred, hostility or violence targeted at any person or group must not be tolerated. Political and community leaders should be the first to condemn any such statements and to send a clear message that they will be treated as criminal acts, punishable by law. Those elements on any side engaging in or inciting violence or hatred must be prosecuted. They should have no role in shaping the future of Ukraine, nor should they be allowed to impose their will through the use of violence or force. All non-official and illegally armed groups should be disarmed and disbanded. 81. Freedom of expression, assembly and the right to protest peacefully must be protected even in times of political unrest and must only be restricted under exceptional circumstances. All relevant authorities must uphold those rights for all. Violent protest, the forced or armed occupation of public buildings or territories, the formation of armed militia groups and activities to intimidate, threaten or coerce are not legitimate in a democratic society and should be addressed according to the law and international standards. 82. The Special Rapporteur notes that all journalists should be free to conduct their work in safety and without threat of detention or violence and that the freedom of the media must be protected. Censorship of media should be used only as a last resort and any restrictions on the media and freedom of expression must be legitimate, proportionate and in conformity with international standards. Nevertheless, the Special Rapporteur is deeply concerned over media coverage that was frequently cited as misrepresenting the situation and serving to fuel tensions. Governments and media outlets have a responsibility to convey information accurately and objectively and to avoid any propaganda or misinformation which may incite unrest or violence. 83. The rights of religious minorities are protected in practice. However, given the climate of political and social unease, it is particularly necessary for the authorities to guard against any human rights violations, including against Crimean Tatars and members of Jewish communities. Acts of anti-Semitism, hate speech, violence, intimidation, threat or abuse targeted at individuals or groups based on their religion or belief must not be tolerated. All relevant authorities have an obligation to act swiftly to protect all religious groups in all localities, their places of worship, monuments and burial sites, particularly during periods of heightened tension, and to prosecute the perpetrators of violations against them. 84. The Special Rapporteur was struck by the many actors who have demonstrated national unity, solidarity and dialogue across different population groups to ensure a peaceful resolution to the crisis. Different faith and community groups have reached across religious and ethnic divides to offer support and assistance to those affected by the current situation, including those who have been displaced, and some of those with different political views have sought reconciliation. Political, religious and community 20

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