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News Archive

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Spokesperson's statement on Maldives
Released:  9 February 2012
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma spoke to President Mohamed Waheed and former President Mohamed Nasheed on 9 February 2012.

Commonwealth Secretariat spokesperson's statement on Maldives
Released:  7 February 2012
A Secretariat team has arrived in Maldives to explore how the Commonwealth can respond to the country’s urgent priorities

Commonwealth journalists call for repeal of repressive media legislation
Released:  3 February 2012
Triennial conference in Malta explores new media and new horizons for the Commonwealth

Commonwealth Secretariat spokesperson's statement on Maldives
Released:  2 February 2012
"The Commonwealth Secretariat welcomes the invitation of the Government of Maldives to assist in addressing its current challenges. A Secretariat delegation will visit Maldives shortly for discussions with key interlocutors"

Statement on Papua New Guinea by Commonwealth Secretariat Spokesperson
Released:  27 January 2012
"The Commonwealth unreservedly rejects any use of military means for domestic political purposes"

Sierra Leone launches web portal to enhance transparency and accountability of governance
Released:  26 January 2012
Project funded by the Commonwealth Secretariat to promote dialogue between government and citizens

Commonwealth Secretary-General condemns attacks in Nigeria’s Kano state
Released:  23 January 2012
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma has expressed his revulsion at the attacks on innocent people in Kano state, Nigeria, on 20 January 2012.

Commonwealth Secretary-General responds to recent developments in Pakistan
Released:  16 January 2012
“We welcome and encourage the commitment of Pakistan and indeed all 54 member governments to the values and principles which have made the Commonwealth unique and widely respected” - Kamalesh Sharma

Commonwealth welcomes proposed lifting of emergency laws in Fiji
Released:  2 January 2012
The Commonwealth also welcomes the announcement of national consultations on a new constitution commencing in February 2012