UN defends Ban Ki-moon over rights ‘cowardice’ claim
Continue reading the main story Related stories UN chief condemns Nigeria clashes UN chief warns of Ivory Coast war UN chief’s China stance attacked The UN has defended its Secretary General Ban Ki-moon over accusations that he has failed to speak out over human rights issues. Mr Ban has been singled out for harsh criticism by Human Rights Watch in its annual report. The group said he had been “notably reluctant to put pressure on abusive governments”. Mr Ban’s office denied this, saying he used both quiet diplomacy…
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UN defends Ban Ki-moon over rights ‘cowardice’ claim
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