Violation of the Right to Justice and Effective Remedy: International human rights treaties, such as the

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the Convention against Torture and Other
Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT), guarantee the right to an effective remedy
for victims of human rights violations. Granting amnesty to a perpetrator denies victims of sexual
offenses their right to justice and an effective remedy, as it prevents perpetrators from being held
accountable and punished for their crimes.

Violation of the Right to Freedom from Torture and Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment: The CAT
explicitly prohibits torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. Sexual
offenses, especially when committed by individuals in positions of power or authority, can amount to
torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. Providing amnesty to a commander who has
committed sexual offenses undermines this fundamental right and contravenes the obligations set forth
in the CAT.

Violation of the Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination: International human rights treaties, such as
the ICCPR and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
(CEDAW), guarantee the right to equality and non-discrimination. Sexual offenses often
disproportionately affect women and girls and can be a form of gender-based discrimination and
violence. Granting amnesty to a commander who has committed sexual offenses perpetuates
discrimination, inequality, and gender-based violence, thereby violating these human rights treaties.

Contravention of Obligations to Prevent, Investigate, and Punish Human Rights Violations: Under
international human rights law, states have an obligation to prevent, investigate, and punish human
rights violations, including sexual offenses. Providing amnesty to a commander who has committed
sexual offenses undermines these obligations and weakens the state's commitment to upholding human
rights, rule of law, and justice.

Violation of the Right to Reparation and Compensation: Victims of human rights violations, including
sexual offenses, have the right to seek and obtain reparation and compensation for the harm they have
suffered. Granting amnesty to a perpetrator denies victims their right to reparations and compensation,
further victimizing them and failing to acknowledge and address the harm caused.

In summary, providing amnesty to a commander who has committed sexual offenses can be considered
a violation of international human rights treaties due to its infringement on the right to justice and
effective remedy, the right to freedom from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, the
right to equality and non-discrimination, the obligations to prevent, investigate, and punish human rights
violations, and the right to reparation and compensation for victims.