Content_paragraphs:  I acknowledge the renewed commitment made by the Heads of State of the
  
  G5 Sahel and their partners at their Summit in N’Djamena to the principle that
  
  compliance with human rights due diligence principles remains a prerequisite in the
  
  fight against terrorism and should be the basis for the protection of civilians. The
  
  persistence of human rights violations allegedly committed by security forces while
  
  combating terrorism is, however, of great concern. In that context, with regard to the
  
  serious allegations of sexual violence reportedly committed by members of the eighth
  
  Chadian battalion of the Force deployed in the Niger in late March, I welcome the
  
  prompt reaction of the Force and the authorities of Chad and the Niger and their
  
  commitment to investigating the allegations and prosecuting the perpetrators. These
  
  instances furthermore attest to the progress made by the Force towards the
  
  implementation of the human rights and international humanitarian law compliance
  
  framework. It is essential that the victims of these and any other human rights
  
  violations committed by security forces receive the justice they deserve.