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The Commission, which comprises highly respectable figures, including legal and religious experts as well as respected Muslim personalities, presented to the Cabinet on 28 December 2004 its findings and recommendations. (...) The internationally respected figure, former Prime Minister of Thailand, Anand Panyarachun, has consented -3- to chair the Commission while the Commission's members will consist of recognised and respectable personalities from various backgrounds. To ensure success of the reconciliation and healing process, the Royal Thai Government is determined to create an enabling environment for social harmony and peaceful co-existence.

On the other hand, press and media, particularly tabloids, are almost ferocious in attacking personalities, members of political parties, of the judiciary and of the Army. (...) Hate speech targeting several public personalities increased in the media after suspension of a state of emergency, in the second part of 2002 and during the pre-election campaign. Hate speech was manifest in tabloids and even reputable weeklies where commentators regularly attack prominent personalities using questionable arguments. 41. Formally, almost all media oppose the use of hate speech and, in general, avoid the use of sensationalism.

They appealed to all Member States of the AU and UN and to the stakeholders to refrain from supporting parallel initiatives outside the AU-UN led process; III.Welcomed the proposal of the Special Envoys to convene a meeting with leading personalities of the non signatory movements in Arusha from 3-5 August 2007 in the effort to facilitate the preparations for negotiations; IV.Concluded that invitations for the new round of negotiations should be issued by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and the Secretary-General of the United Nations, before the end of August 2007.

Moreover, it should be noted that the Muslim preachers who will teach the holy Koran are selected, through a fully transparent and inclusive procedure, by a qualified five member Committee, composed exclusively of eminent muslim personalities. The ongoing campaign to present a different picture on the pretext of alleged state involvement in the religious freedom of the minority, smacks of political expediency and is misleading.

The appointment of Muftis takes place with the participation of prominent Muslim personalities. This procedure is necessary, since the Muftis enjoy judicial authority in matters of family and inheritance law.

The Law stipulates that any person directly or indirectly deriving any benefit from immovable properties on which rights are claimed by those who had to move from the north of Cyprus in 1974, could not be appointed as members of the Commissions. Two international personalities well-known to the Council of Europe, Mr.

GENERAL A/HRC/4/112 23 February 2007 ARABIC Original: FRENCH A/HRC/4/112 Page 2 Annex Texts adopted by Parliament Thursday, 14 December 2006 - Strasbourg Provisional edition Follow-up to the Sakharov Prize P6_TA-PROV(2006)0601 B6-0665 and 0666/2006 European Parliament resolution on the follow-up to the Sakharov Prize The European Parliament − having regard to Rule 103(4) of its Rules of Procedure, A. whereas the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought was established in 1988 and whereas this prize is one of the many ways in which the European Parliament supports human rights and the cause of democracy and is a means of acknowledging the contribution of those who fight oppression, intolerance and injustice in the world, B. whereas the prize has been won by the following personalities and organisations: Anatoli Marchenko (1988), Aung San Suu Kyi (1990), Adem Demaçi (1991), Las Madres de la Plaza de Mayo (1992), Oslobodjenje (1993), Taslima Nasreen (1994), Leyla Zana (1995), Wei Jingsheng (1996), Salima Ghezali (1997), Ibrahim Rugova (1998), Xanana Gusmão (1999), ! (...) Deplores the fact that some prize winners have still not been authorised to receive their prize in person, which represents a violation of one of the fundamental rights of each human being, namely the freedom to enter and leave one’s own country without hindrance, a right which is specifically recognised by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; 2.

Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 S/2015/654 15-14276 5/75 Acronyms ACC Anti-Corruption Commission AfDB African Development Bank AJMCC Area Joint Military Ceasefire Committees AU African Union AU COI African Union Commission of Inquiry AUHLAHC African Union High-level Ad hoc Committee AUSF Amalgamated Units of the Security Forces of South Sudan BEFMA Board of Economic and Financial Management Authority BoSS Bank of South Sudan BSRF Board of Special Reconstruction Fund CoH Cessation of Hostilities CoHA Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (23 January 2014) CSO Civil Society Organizations CTRH Commission for Truth, Reconciliation and Healing CTSAMM Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring Mechanism DDR Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration EFMA Economic and Financial Management Authority EDF Enterprise Development Fund EITI Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative FDs Former Detainees FFAMC Fiscal and Financial Allocation Monitoring Commission GPAA Greater Pibor Administrative Authority GRSS Government of the Republic of South Sudan (Pre-Transition Period) HCSS Hybrid Court for South Sudan IDPs Internally displaced persons IGAD Intergovernmental Authority on Development IGAD PLUS An expended form of the IGAD-led Mediation IMF International Monetary Fund IPF IGAD Partners Forum JMCC Joint Military Ceasefire Commission JMCT Joint Military Ceasefire Teams S/2015/654 6/75 15-14276 JMEC Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission MVM Monitoring and Verification Mechanism NBC National Broadcasting Corporation NBS National Bureau of Standards NCAC National Constitutional Amendment Committee NDC National Defence Council NDFSS National Defence Forces of South Sudan NEC National Elections Commission NLA National Legislative Assembly NPGC National Petroleum and Gas Corporation NSC National Security Council PCA Permanent Ceasefire Arrangements PFMA Public Financial Management and Accountability Act, 2011 PRMA Petroleum Revenue Management Act, 2012 PRSF Petroleum Revenue Savings Fund SAA Special Arrangement Area SDSR Strategic Defence and Security Review SSAO South Sudan Armed Opposition SRF Special Reconstruction Fund SST Security Sector Transformation TCRSS Transitional Constitution of the Republic South Sudan, 2011 TGoNU Transitional Government of National Unity (Transition Period) TNA Transitional National Assembly TTPSU Transitional Third Party Security Unit TCRSS Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan TNL Transitional National Legislature TNLA Transitional National Legislative Assembly RA Roads Authority RC Refugees Commission SSBC South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation UWC Urban Water Corporation UN United Nations S/2015/654 15-14276 7/75 Preamble The Government of the Republic of South Sudan (hereinafter referred to as the “GRSS”), The South Sudan Armed Opposition, The Former Detainees, The other Political Parties of South Sudan, in their individual capacities, jointly referred to as the “Parties” to this Agreement, Joined by other Stakeholders: Representatives of CSOs, Women’s bloc, Faith- Based Leaders and Eminent personalities, Acknowledging the need to promote inclusivity and popular ownership of this Agreement and hence create a mechanism to include individuals and organizations: Representatives of the country’s diverse communities, youth groups, traditional chiefs, professional societies, academia, business community and others whom shall be referred to as Adherents to this Agreement; Committed to achieving enduring peace and stability in the Republic of South Sudan; Accepting the immediate need to bring an end to the tragic conflict on -going in the Republic of South Sudan since 15 December 2013, which has had such disastrous economic, political and social consequences for the people of South Sudan; Profoundly regretting the suffering and distress caused to the people of South Sudan by the conflict on-going in South Sudan since 15 December 2013 and apologizing unconditionally to the people of South Sudan for all the suffering and distress caused by the devastation, loss of life and instability resulting from the conflict; Acknowledging that social strife, disharmony between communities and mass violations of human rights has profound historical roots in our society, which pre - date the current conflict; Committed to national reconciliation, accountability, healing and combating impunity among the highest priorities of the Transitional Government of National Unity (TGoNU); Determined to build an inclusive and democratic society founded on the rule of law; Firmly committed to end the culture of the use of force, as a means of settling differences and misunderstanding and to promoting a culture of peace and dialogue; Cognizant that a Federal system of government is a popular demand of the people of South Sudan and of the need for the TGoNU to reflect this demand by way of devolution of more power and resources to lower levels of government, and to initiate that a federal and democratic system of governance that reflects the character of South Sudan and ensures unity in diversity be enacted during the permanent constitution making process; S/2015/654 8/75 15-14276 Further accepting that the humanitarian situation in the Republic of South Sudan remains extremely precarious, and in need of urgent action by the Parties, the Transitional Government of National Unity and the international community; Recognizing that all efforts must be made to continue and augment the provision and facilitation of humanitarian assistance and protection; Convinced that the sharing and allocation of wealth emanating from resources in South Sudan shall ensure that the quality of life and dignity of all citizens are promoted without discrimination on the grounds of gender, religion, political affiliation, ethnicity, and language; Appreciating the concerted efforts of all members of IGAD-PLUS and its Member States, and their leadership of the IGAD -led Mediation process for South Sudan; Further appreciating the critical support provided by the international partners and friends of South Sudan; Cognizant of the critical role played by the United Nations in the discharge of its mandate including protection of civilians, and facilitation of humanitarian assistance; Reaffirming existing commitments to the Cessation of Hostilities (CoH) Agreement of 23rd January 2014, its subsequent rededication and implementation matrix; Recalling the 9th May 2014 Agreement to Resolve the Crisis in South Sudan and the 1st February 2015 Areas of Agreement on the Establishment of the Transitional Government of National Unity in the Republic of South Sudan; Further reaffirming these commitments to form a Transitional Government of National Unity, comprising all the Parties, to lead South Sudan to democratic Elections and a permanent constitutional order; Recognizing the need for institutional and structural reforms to ensure effective governance in the Republic of South Sudan, during the Transition, and thereafter; Unreservedly committed to the terms of this agreement; hereinafter referred to as the Agreement and hereby agree as follows; S/2015/654 15-14276 9/75 Chapter I Transitional Government of National Unity (TGoNU) 1.

The Special Rapporteur would also like to express his gratitude to all national and international personalities, institutions, members of the media, trade unions, non-governmental organizations and individuals with whom he met and had a comprehensive exchange of opinions and information. (...) In its Article 32, the Constitution affirms that “The collection, storage, use, and dissemination of confidential information about a person without his or her consent shall not be permitted, except in cases determined by law, and only in the interests of national security, economic welfare, and human rights. (...) Journalists’ association regretted that a large majority of political personalities and their acquaintances seem not to perceive the added value of true freedom of expression and freedom of speech because they are, inter alia, still anchored to the old Soviet régime philosophy.

Five of the 19 women were either wife or live-in partners of suspected drug personalities, but were alleged to also be involved in illegal drug trade.