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Video: International Year of Youth marked by Commonwealth
Released:  13 August 2010
Scores of youth leaders gather at Secretariat's headquarters at Marlborough House to mark event

2010 Solomon Islands Election - Departure Statement
Released:  12 August 2010
Statement by Dr Arthur Donahoe QC, Chairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group

Statement on International Youth Day 2010
Released:  12 August 2010
'Commonwealth is playing its part in the global enterprise of giving a youth a voice' - Secretary-General

Commonwealth Observers issue Rwanda statement
Released:  10 August 2010
There are positive developments but there are also areas of concern - Observer Group chairman says

2010 Solomon Islands Election - Interim Statement
Released:  6 August 2010
Despite serious flaws in voter register, peaceful and orderly voting on election day

Dawn of a new era in Kenya
Released:  6 August 2010
'Referendum a milestone in Kenya's history' - Secretary-General

Secretary-General calls on leaders of Samoa and Vanuatu
Released:  5 August 2010
Meetings focused on technical assistance for small island states

Commonwealth strengthens engagement with Pacific islands
Released:  4 August 2010
Sharma tells Pacific leaders that Commonwealth will play more active role in the region

Commonwealth Observers issue Rwanda arrival statement
Released:  4 August 2010
There is great interest in the first elections since Rwanda's membership of the Commonwealth was confirmed, says Group Chair Salim Ahmed Salim

Secretary-General calls on Vanuatu PM
Released:  3 August 2010
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma called on Vanuatu's Prime Minister Nipake Edward Natapei Tuta Fanua'ariki in Port Vila on 3 August 2010