Commonwealth Secretariat

Commonwealth Secretary-General Don McKinnon to visit Pakistan: Released: 17 September 2007; Commonwealth Secretary-General Don McKinnon will visit Islamabad at the invitation of the Pakistan Government from 19-21 September 2007.
Pakistan’s Opposition leader holds talks with Deputy Secretary-General: Released: 17 September 2007; Calls for Commonwealth assistance in promoting democracy
Commonwealth expresses fresh concern at re-imposition of Public Emergency decree: Released: 13 September 2007; Secretary-General speaks by phone to Fiji Interim Finance Minister
Commonwealth Secretary-General comments on Fiji: Released: 12 September 2007; "I am most concerned at the re-imposition of the Public Emergency Decree" -- Secretary-General
Commonwealth spokesperson's statement on Pakistan: Released: 10 September 2007; Rule of law must be respected
Statement by Secretary-General on developments in Fiji islands: Released: 7 September 2007; "I am most concerned at the re-imposition of the Public Emergency Decree"
Sierra Leone: McKinnon calls for calm ahead of presidential run-off elections: Released: 5 September 2007; “The world cannot afford to see this historic moment sacrificed at the altar of partisan interests,” says Commonwealth Secretary-General
Observer Group leaves Sierra Leone: Released: 22 August 2007; Presidential run-off scheduled for 8 September 2007
Young people take active role in Sierra Leone elections: Released: 21 August 2007; Sierra Leone's youth have demonstrated a passion for the democratic process and for peace, says Dr Kenny Anthony, Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group
Sierra Leone Presidential and Parliamentary Elections: Released: 18 August 2007; Commonwealth Observer Group Departure Statement