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New Publication: 'Commonwealth Heads of Government Reference Report 2005'
Released: 15 December 2005
Oppose All Torture, Commonwealth Secretary-General Urges
Released: 15 December 2005
Commonwealth Secretary-General Launches Manual to Mark International Human Rights Day
Released: 8 December 2005
Human rights must be a fundamental cornerstone for strong and open societies, said Commonwealth Secretary-General Don McKinnon. He pointed out that active, entrepreneurial, energetic and self-starting societies are stifled in the absence of rights-based protections to freedom of expression and opinion.
Commonwealth Observers' Conclusions on Zanzibar Elections Made Public
Released: 24 November 2005
Spotlight on Faith and Development
Released: 17 November 2005
Commonwealth Expert Team to Observe Sri Lanka Presidential Election
Released: 10 November 2005
United Republic of Tanzania - Zanzibar 2005 Elections: Departure Statement
Released: 6 November 2005
By Professor Guido De Marco, Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group, Dar es Salaam, 6 November 2005
Peace and Security Vital for the Stability of Solomon Islands
Released: 1 November 2005
Former President of Malta to Lead Commonwealth Observer Group to Elections in the United Republic of Tanzania
Released: 19 October 2005
Commonwealth Secretary-General to visit Cameroon
Released: 11 October 2005