Question of the violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in any part of the world, with particular reference to colonial and other dependent countries and territories : situation of human rights in Bolivia.

1983/33. Question of the violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in any part of the world, with particular reference to colonial and other dependent countries and territories - Situation of human rights in Bolivia[1]75

The Commission on Human Rights, Conscious of its responsibility to examine situations of violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms wherever they occur and for as long as such situations give rise to international concern, Recalling its resolution 1982/33 of 11 March 1982 on the situation of human rights in Bolivia, which provided for the extension for another year of the mandate of the Special Envoy appointed pursuant to its resolution 34 (XXXVII) of 11 March 1981, Welcoming the establishment by peaceful means, on 10 October 1982, of a constitutional Government in Bolivia, Having carefully examined the study by the Special Envoy[2]76 and the observations of the Government of Bolivia thereon,[3]77 Welcoming the continued co-operation extended by the Government of Bolivia to the Special Envoy, Noting the observation by the Special Envoy that consideration of the case of Bolivia, as provided for in its resolution 34 (XXXVII), should be concluded, Considering that the United Nations should be prepared to consider providing assistance to any nation emerging from a period of human rights violations, if that nation so requests, in order to contribute to respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms,

1. Expresses its gratitude to Mr. Hector Gros Espiell for the manner in which he carried out his mandate as Special Envoy;

2. Notes with satisfaction the conclusion of the Special Envoy that, in the period under review and particularly since 10 October 1982, the constitutional Government of Bolivia has demonstrated a complete respect for human rights;

3. Welcomes the creation by the constitutional Government of Bolivia of a national commission to investigate cases of disappearances;

4. Notes with satisfaction the determination of the constitutional Government of Bolivia to take the necessary measures to ensure that a thorough investigation of all past violations of human rights is undertaken with a view to establishing responsibility through due process of law;

5. Welcomes the accession by Bolivia, in 1982, to the International Covenants on Human Rights and the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights;

6. Requests the Secretary-General to provide advisory services and other forms of appropriate human rights assistance as may be requested by the constitutional Government of Bolivia;

7. Decides to conclude its consideration of the human rights situation in Bolivia established in its resolution 34 (XXXVII).

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[1]75 Adopted at the 52nd meeting, on 8 March 1983, without a vote. See chap. X. [2]76 E/CN.4/1983/22. [3]77 E/CN.4./1983/22/Add.1.