In progress at UNHQ

Press Release


SG/SM/6526
17 April 1998


Press Release
SG/SM/6526


SECRETARY-GENERAL REGRETS POL POT'S DEATH RULES OUT POSSIBILITY OF TRIAL

19980417 The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

The Secretary-General regrets that Pol Pot's death rules out the possibility of his trial under international law for crimes against humanity.

HR/CN/861
16 April 1998


Press Release
HR/CN/861


COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS CONTINUES GENERAL DEBATE ON VIOLATIONS OF HUMAN RIGHTS AROUND WORLD

19980416 (Reissued as received.)

GENEVA, 15 April (UN Information Service) -- The violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms around the world was again the focus of debate as the Commission on Human Rights met this evening in extended session.