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Silencing opposition voices threatens Cambodian democracy – UN rights expert

Oct 13, 2017, at 02:00 pm

New York, Oct 13(Just Earth News): Civil and political rights in Cambodia are “under threat” as the main opposition party is being dissolved in the parliament, a United Nations human rights expert warned Thursday, also voicing concern that the dissolution may affect upcoming elections in the country.

Lawful civil society groups are not enemies of democracy, but key allies: UN expert

Oct 27, 2015, at 01:58 pm

New York, Oct 27 (IBNS): United Nations human rights expert Ben Emmerson on Monday urged governments across the world to ensure that civil society be included in global, co-ordinated efforts to counter the spread of terrorism.

UN marks International Day by stressing vital role of civil society for true democracy

Sep 16, 2015, at 02:30 pm

New York, Sept 16 (IBNS): A strong and freely operating civil society is crucial for successful and stable democracies and must be given the space to carry out their vital functions, the United Nations emphasized on Tuesday, as it marked the International Day of Democracy.

Egypt: Ban voices hopes for democracy, stability after elections

Jun 04, 2014, at 05:11 pm

New York, Jun 4 (IBNS): Taking note of the official release of the results of the recent election in Egypt, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday voiced his hope that President-elect Abdel Fattah el-Sisi will support the people's aspirations for a stable and democratic country.

UN marks free media as vital to sustainable development

May 02, 2014, at 05:45 pm

New York, May 2 (IBNS): Free media, traditional and new, are indispensable for development, democracy and good governance, United Nations officials said on Thursday, spotlighting Press Freedom Day - observed annually on May 3 - to urge Governments, societies and individuals to actively defend this fundamental right as a critical factor in achieving internationally agreed development goals.

Afghanistan: Ban welcomes polls as transition of power

Apr 08, 2014, at 06:58 pm

New York, Apr 8 (IBNS): United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon has congratulated the Afghan people for Saturday's historic presidential and provincial elections, which marked "an important step forward" in the country's path to democracy.

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