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2 o A cessation of armed violence must be sustained with immediate, credible and visible actions by the Government of Syria to implement the other items of the six-point plan including: o Intensification of the pace and scale of release of arbitrarily detained persons, including especially vulnerable categories of persons, and persons involved in peaceful political activities; provision without delay through appropriate channels of a list of all places in which such persons are being detained; the immediate organization of access to such locations; and the provision through appropriate channels of prompt responses to all written requests for information, access or release regarding such persons; o Ensuring freedom of movement throughout the country for journalists and a non-discriminatory visa policy for them; o Respecting freedom of association and the right to demonstrate peacefully as legally guaranteed. o In all circumstances, all parties must show full respect for UNSMIS’ safety and security and fully cooperate with and facilitate the Mission in all respects. o In all circumstances, the Government must allow immediate and full humanitarian access to humanitarian organizations to all areas affected by the fighting. The Government and all parties must enable the evacuation of the wounded, and all civilians who wish to leave to do so. All parties must fully adhere to their obligations under international law, including in relation to the protection of civilians. Agreed Principles and Guide-lines for a Syrian-led transition 6. Action Group members agreed on the following ‘Principles and Guide-lines on a Syrian-led transition’: Any political settlement must deliver to the people of Syria a transition that: • Offers a perspective for the future that can be shared by all in Syria; • Establishes clear steps according to a firm time-table towards the realization of that perspective; • Can be implemented in a climate of safety for all, stability and calm; • Is reached rapidly without further bloodshed and violence and is credible