Delivering Commonwealth Lecture, Kofi Annan Also Underlines Need to Improve Access to New Technology and to Fight HIV/AIDS
The Secretary-General has learned of the tragic accident on Saturday in the Barakov mine in Ukraine, which has cost the lives of more than 80 workers. He wishes to convey his sympathies to the Government and people of Ukraine, and his deepest condolences to the families of the deceased.
The Human Rights Committee this afternoon continued its consideration of its draft general comment on article 3 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by reviewing paragraphs 17, 18, and 21.
The second periodic report submitted by the Republic of the Congo was outdated, one of the experts on the Human Rights Committee said this morning, as the Committee concluded consideration of that countrys compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
Council Holds Open Briefing on Situation in Sierra Leone
