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rights violations; called on the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to fully cooperate with all international human rights mechanisms; encouraged the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to continue exploring human rights and justice reform with the United Nations, including the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights; and requested the Secretary-General to report to the Assembly at its sixty-fifth session on the progress made in the implementation of the resolution (resolution 64/176).

the Electoral Commission; support the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme and the disarmament and dismantling of militias; continue to assist the Government in restoring State authority, including a civilian policing presence and rule of law institutions throughout the country; continue to assist the Facilitator and his Special Representative in Abidjan; and continue to work closely with humanitarian agencies in areas of tension and with respect to the return of displaced persons in order to respond to possible outbreaks of violence and other threats against civilians in a timely and appropriate manner.

concerned about the large number of irregularities reported to the electoral complaints commission and urged the Government to take all necessary measures to remedy the situation.

the Belarusian authorities vis-à-vis certain representatives of civil society, as well as of the role that the individuals and enterprises in question allegedly played in these events.

to facilitate access to remote areas; coordinating international electoral assistance; and supporting Liberian institutions and political parties in creating an atmosphere conducive to the conduct of peaceful elections.

and security forces of Côte d’Ivoire and progress in the human rights situation, were identified as crucial for the return of normalcy in the country.

president, while one woman was named running mate.

provisions of the Liberian Constitution ahead of the elections; unstable political and security conditions during the election and post-election period; a lack of political will on the part of the Government in providing funding and instituting policies related to human rights and national reconciliation; insufficient funding from donors; and the inability of vendors and suppliers to deliver goods and services in a timely manner.

of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq; in Haiti to assume the lead of the protection cluster dealing with the aftermath of the earthquake of January 2010 and to support the work of the Human Rights Section of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti; in Togo in February 2010 and in Guinea in June 2010 to monitor the human rights situation during the elections in those countries; and in Kyrgyzstan in the context of the violence in the southern provinces in June 2010.

currently being performed by the Electoral Assistance Office, such as logistical support, updating of the electoral map and capacity-building of the Independent Electoral Commission, will no longer be required in 2010/11.

the Senate and Law no. 67/2004 on the election of local public administration authorities.

hubs project, which will, it is hoped, have a positive impact on the living conditions of local populations.

Government should be given ample time to fulfil the remaining transitional tasks, including the ratification of the constitution and the establishment of the election commission; fifthly, parliamentary reform to commence immediately in line with the ongoing reform of the executive branch and the security sector; and sixthly, a caretaker Government to be appointed by the new leadership to move the country to permanent statehood.

Peoples’ Deputies (Province, District and City Elections) Act (1999), the Citizens’ Voting Rights (Guarantees) Act (1994) and the Central Electoral Commission Act (1998).

of elections to be conducted under the Elections Commission and covers all aspects with regards to voting including the right to vote; voters’ registry; announcements of elections; candidates; canvassing for votes; expenses of canvassing; voting; counting of votes; and offences and punishments.

origin, might once again stir up ethnic tensions, bringing with them the risk of torture and attacks on people’s lives, including his and his children’s.