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address this problem, which in effect places the military and police above the
principle of equality before the law;
15.
Expresses grave concern about the atrocities that continue to be
committed by the Khmer Rouge, including the taking and killing of hostages and
other deplorable incidents detailed in the reports of the Special
Representative and his predecessor;
16.
Also expresses grave concern about the serious violations of human
rights as detailed in the reports of the Special Representative and his
predecessor, and calls upon the Government of Cambodia to prosecute in
accordance with the due process of the law and international standards
relating to human rights all those who have perpetrated human rights
violations;
17.
Calls upon the Government of Cambodia to ensure the full
observance of human rights for all persons within its jurisdiction in
accordance with the International Covenants on Human Rights2 and other human
rights instruments to which Cambodia is a party;
18.
Urges the Government of Cambodia to give priority attention to
combating child prostitution and trafficking and, in this connection, to work
with the office in Cambodia of the Centre for Human Rights and
non-governmental organizations to develop an action plan;
19.
Recognizes the seriousness with which the Government of Cambodia
has approached the preparation of its initial reports to the relevant treaty
bodies, and encourages the Government to continue its efforts to meet its
reporting obligations under international human rights instruments, drawing on
the assistance of the office in Cambodia of the Centre for Human Rights;
20.
Encourages the Government of Cambodia to request the Centre for
Human Rights to provide advice and technical assistance with respect to the
creation of an independent national institution for the promotion and
protection of human rights;
21.
Commends the ongoing efforts of the office in Cambodia of the
Centre for Human Rights in supporting and assisting the Government of
Cambodia, as well as non-governmental organizations and others involved in the
promotion and protection of human rights in cooperation with the Government;
22.
Welcomes and encourages the efforts of individuals,
non-governmental organizations, Governments and international organizations
involved in human rights activities in Cambodia;
23.
Notes with appreciation the use by the Secretary-General of the
United Nations Trust Fund for a Human Rights Education Programme in Cambodia
to finance the programme of activities of the office in Cambodia of the Centre
for Human Rights as defined in resolutions of the General Assembly and the
Commission on Human Rights, and invites Governments, intergovernmental and
non-governmental organizations, foundations and individuals to consider
contributing funds to the Trust Fund;
24.
Requests the Centre for Human Rights, in cooperation with the
relevant specialized agencies and development programmes, to develop and
implement programmes, with the consent and cooperation of the Government of
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