Mauritania: UN rights office voices concern about unrest ahead of constitutional referendum
Aug 04, 2017, at 04:39 am
New York, Aug 3(Just Earth News): The United Nations human rights office on Thursday expressed concern about the ongoing unrest in Mauritania, ahead of the constitutional referendum scheduled for Saturday, particularly the apparent suppression of dissenting voices and the reported use of excessive force by the authorities against protest leaders.
Ban urges dialogue to ease tensions ahead of constitutional referendum in Congo
Oct 23, 2015, at 01:58 pm
New York, Oct 23 (IBNS): Concerned about tensions between opposition parties and the Government of the Republic of the Congo ahead of the referendum on a new draft constitution in the country, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has encouraged all stakeholders to choose the path of dialogue and to peacefully resolve any disputes that might arise.