The Independent Expert of the Commission on Human Rights on Impunity also updated the Set of Principles for the protection and promotion of human rights through action to combat impunity.

Notification is the first step in combating impunity, protecting the victims and ensuring their rights.

Recognizing the importance of combating impunity for all violations that constitute the crime of genocide,

Algeria firmly believes that fighting impunity is a crucial element for the entrenchment of peace and stability.

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In a short period of time, it has become a true cornerstone of the fight against impunity at the international level.

8. Emphasizes the importance of combating impunity, and in this regard urges States to take appropriate measures to address the question of impunity for threats, attacks and acts of intimidation against human rights defenders

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7. Emphasizes the importance of combating impunity, and in this regard urges States to take appropriate measures to address the question of impunity for threats, attacks and acts of intimidation against human rights defenders

In closing, we urge all States to help strengthen the institution that is at the forefront of the campaign against impunity.

Impunity was a central concern, since human rights violations would continue so long as it persisted.

3. Emphasizes the importance of combating impunity, and in this regard urges States to take appropriate measures to address the question of impunity for threats, attacks and acts of intimidation against human rights defenders

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Most of the provisions contained in the Basic Principles and Guidelines had already been incorporated into South Africa's domestic legislation his Government would work hard to assimilate the rest.

Affirming that impunity for such crimes encourages their occurrence, and is a fundamental obstacle to the furtherance of cooperation among peoples and the promotion of international peace and security, and that fighting impunity for such crimes is an important factor in their prevention,

Acknowledging the importance of the work of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda in combating impunity,

Acknowledging the importance of the work of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Tribunal for Rwanda in combating impunity,

Respect for the relevant instruments requires raising awareness among the ranks of protagonists to ensure that they shoulder their responsibilities. We must end impunity from law at the national and international levels.

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The mission will reiterate the Council's readiness to support the efforts of the transitional authorities to combat impunity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Regarding Uganda, Brazil considers that the issuing of the first arrest warrants marks a significant step in the fight against impunity in that country.

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The independent expert recommends that the Government take all appropriate steps to combat impunity effectively and put an end to arbitrary detention and torture.

My country is convinced that fighting impunity and ensuring the rule of law and respect for human rights will contribute mightily to the strengthening of international peace and security.

Indeed, the Court represents a formidable instrument for combating impunity and a powerful deterrent against the future commission of atrocities, war crimes and crimes against humanity.

This lack of clarity can contribute to impunity.

There can be no impunity for such crimes.

The Security Council will remain vigilant to ensure that there is no impunity.

Only then can impunity be ended.

Takes note with appreciation of the report of the independent expert and the updated Set of Principles for the protection and promotion of human rights through action to combat impunity (E CN.4 2005 102 and Add.1) as a guideline to assist States in developing effective measures for combating impunity

The process of fighting impunity must therefore also aim at restoring harmonious relations between the populations of Darfur and serve the cause of peace.

Impunity for such violence must be stopped.

(vv) In connection with item 17 Ms. D. Orentlicher, independent expert appointed to update the Set of Principles for the promotion of human rights to combat impunity

My delegation has difficulty in supporting a reference that not only does not favour the fight against impunity but also stresses a provision whose application has been a highly controversial issue.

The number of impunity cases is a concern for journalists and rights groups.

They make an invaluable contribution to our common endeavour to fight impunity.

It is the issue of impunity, which we must never allow to go unpunished.