UN report urges Somalia to ensure freedom of expression as it is critical to political transition
Sep 05, 2016, at 03:19 am
New York, Sept 4 (Just Earth News): A United Nations report on freedom of expression in Somalia released on Sunday describes progress in state-building in Somalia, but shows the very challenging environment that continues to confront journalists, human rights defenders and political leaders, including numerous killings, arrests, intimidation and closure of critical media outlets.
Ban congratulates Sri Lanka on first anniversary of political transition
Jan 09, 2016, at 02:38 pm
New York, Jan 9 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday congratulated the President of Sri Lanka, the Government and its citizens on the first year of the country’s political transition.