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Hans Corell

UN legal counsel heading to Cambodia to sign agreement on Khmer Rouge tribunal

2 June 2003
The United Nations Legal Counsel, Hans Corell, is leaving for Geneva today before heading to Cambodia, where he is expected to sign an agreement later this week on the establishment of special courts to try the former Khmer Rouge leaders.

UN rights officials call for release of democracy leaders in Myanmar

2 June 2003
The United Nations Geneva-based Human Rights Office today joined one of the world body’s leading human rights investigators in urging the Government of Myanmar to renew its commitment to political reform and human rights, starting with the immediate and unconditional release of pro-democracy leaders currently being held in detention.

Afghanistan's constitution talks must be free of threats, UN and human rights panel say

1 June 2003
With the approach of historic consultations on a key step in Afghanistan's transition to democracy, the United Nations and the country's authorities today urged all concerned to ensure an environment free of threats and intimidation.