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Silencing opposition voices threatens Cambodian democracy – UN rights expert

12 October 2017
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.
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Human rights violations indicate repressive policy of Venezuelan authorities – UN report

30 August 2017
Extensive human rights violations and abuses have been committed in the wake of anti-Government protests in Venezuela and point to “the existence of a policy to repress political dissent and instill fear in the population to curb demonstrations,” a report by the United Nations human rights office has found.
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Mauritania: UN rights office voices concern about unrest ahead of constitutional referendum

3 August 2017
The United Nations human rights office today 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.
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Ban congratulates Ghana on peaceful elections but urges peaceful resolution of any disputes

9 December 2016
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has congratulated the people of Ghana for exercising their democratic rights and peacefully conducting the presidential and parliamentary elections on 7 December.
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Democratic principles at core of UN 2030 sustainability agenda, Ban says on International Day

15 September 2016
Emphasizing the links between the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and people's fundamental needs, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has marked the International Day for Democracy by stressing that delivering solutions to today's challenges also requires an integrated and interconnected response.
UN Photo/Staton Winter

Gabon: Ban speaks with President and opposition leader; calls for end to violence

4 September 2016
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged Ali Bongo Ondimba, President of Gabon, and Jean Ping, presidential candidate of the Démocratie Nouvelle party, to help end violence that ensued the recent, closely-contested presidential election in the African country.
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DR Congo: UN chief notes launch of national dialogue towards elections, urges more inclusive process

2 September 2016
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has taken note of yesterday's launch of the national dialogue in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and urged more inclusive process towards elections, his spokesman said today.
UN Photo/Staton Winter

UN chief congratulates Gabon for peaceful presidential poll, urges acceptance of results

29 August 2016
While congratulating the people and Government of Gabon for the holding of a peaceful and orderly presidential election on Saturday, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today also urged all Gabonese to accept the poll results.
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UN chief congratulates Zambia on peaceful elections

16 August 2016
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has congratulated the people of Zambia for the peaceful and orderly presidential, parliamentary and local elections, as well as the referendum on the Bill of Rights, held on 11 August.
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UN marks International Day by stressing vital role of civil society for true democracy

15 September 2015
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 today, as it marked the International Day of Democracy.