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In March 2017, the United Nations Human Rights Council established the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar (IIFFMM) to establish the facts and circumstances of the alleged human rights violations by military and security forces, and abuses, in Myanmar. The mandate of the IIFFMM ended in September 2019.
The IIFFMM handed over its evidence to the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM), also mandated by the Human Rights Council and operational since 30 August 2019. The IIMM collects evidence of the most serious international crimes and violations of international law, and prepares files for criminal prosecution. More on the IIMM's home page.
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English
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Report page
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Report page
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العربية | English
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7 July 2020
العربية | English
UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria: As global pandemic reaches Syria, fighting must stop and urgent steps taken to prevent an even greater tragedy
28 March 2020
العربية | English
UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria: Unprecedented levels of displacement and dire conditions for civilians in the Syrian Arab Republic
2 March 2020
العربية | English
Parties to the conflict must act immediately and collectively to bring meaningful respite to civilians in northwest Syria
4 February 2020
العربية | English
Mandate
In its resolution 28/30 adopted in March 2015 on “Technical assistance and capacity-building to improve human rights in Libya”, the United Nations Human Rights Council requested the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to “urgently … dispatch a mission to investigate violations and abuses of international human rights law that have been committed in Libya since the beginning of 2014, and to establish the facts and circumstances of such abuses and violations, with a view to avoiding impunity and ensuring full accountability, in coordination with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya”. The resolution further referred to inviting the assistance of relevant experts, particularly the National Council for Civil Liberties and Human Rights, and of special procedures mandate holders. The report was also to contain an update on technical assistance, capacity-building and cooperation with the Government of Libya, with recommendations for future capacity-building needs that include but are not limited to the justice system and accountability.
In accordance with this mandate, the High Commissioner established the OHCHR Investigation on Libya which concluded its work in January 2016.
In accordance with resolution 28/30 an oral update of the High Commissioner was presented to the Human Rights Council during its 30th session in September 2015, and a written report on the findings of the investigation was presented to the Council during its 31st session in March 2016. During the 31st session the Council adopted resolution A/HRC/31/L.20
Call for Susmissions
The Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic invites individuals, groups, organizations, and Member States to submit information and documentation related to its mandate via the email or postal addresses below. In particular, the Commission would welcome:
- Information concerning the facts and circumstances regarding specific alleged violations and abuses;
- Information concerning the identity of individuals, military units, and armed group entities responsible for such violations; and
- Views concerning targeted recommendations to duty bearers and conflicting parties active in the Syrian Arab Republic to increase human rights protections and promote accountability.
Procedure for submissions for regular mandated reports:
The Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic reports to the Human Rights Council three times per year, with written reports prepared for the September and March sessions, and an Oral Update during the June Session. The September mandated report covers the period from January to June, while the March mandated report covers the period from July to December.
Submissions for the September mandated report (covering events during the period January-June) should be sent no later than 1 June.
Submissions for the March mandated report (covering events during the period July-December ) should be sent no later than 1 December.
All submissions must be provided in writing to the email or postal address below, and must include
- The contact details for the author(s) of the submission;
- Whether the submission, or any part of it, should be treated confidentially.
The Commission of Inquiry encourages contributors to submit information in Arabic, English, and/or French. Submissions in other official United Nations languages are welcome, but may take longer to process.
Note concerning submissions for special mandate reports:
From time to time, the Commission is mandated by the Human Rights Council to conduct specific inquiries and produce urgent updates or full reports. In such cases, Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic invites individuals, groups, organizations, and Member States to submit information and documentation related to such special mandates as soon as practical after the adoption of such mandates.
Current Commissioners:
Paulo Sérgio Pinheiro (Brazil), Chair
Karen Koning AbuZayd (United States)
Hanny Megally (Egypt)
Former Commissioners:
Carla del Ponte (Switzerland)
Vitit Muntarbhorn (Thailand)
Yakin Erturk (Turkey)
Documentation
Investigation by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on Libya : Report of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (A/HRC/31/47)
Investigation by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on Libya: detailed findings (A/HRC/31/CRP.3)
Unofficial translation in Arabic
Contact
For any query relating to UNIIB or to provide information relevant to its mandate, please write to:
uniib@ohchr.org
WhatsApp: +257 72335639 / 72336638
Mailing address:
United Nations Independent Investigation on Burundi (UNIIB)
OHCHR
United Nations Office at Geneva
CH-1211 Geneva
Switzerland
Phone: +257 79114926 / 79139506