Standard Bank affidavit proves corruption, says legal expert: Reports that Standard Bank has filed an affidavit seeking protection from political interference has been met with concern. Legal expert David Loxton, Partner at Dentons law firm in Johannesburg, specialising in corporate investigations and compliance, is concerned. “Does the Standard Bank affidavit give the … [Read more...] about Standard Bank affidavit proves corruption, says legal expert
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Expert to discuss Illegal Wildlife Trade and Cheetah Trafficking with Journalists
Expert to discuss Illegal Wildlife Trade and Cheetah Trafficking with Journalists: Please join us on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 02:45 PM a media briefing with Patricia Tricorache, Assistant Director, Strategic Communications and Illegal Wildlife Trade Cheetah Conservation Fund, who will provide an introduction to the Cheetah Conservation Fund and an … [Read more...] about Expert to discuss Illegal Wildlife Trade and Cheetah Trafficking with Journalists
Egypt NGO bill threatens to “devastate” civil society, UN expert warns
Egypt NGO bill threatens to “devastate” civil society, UN expert warns: United Nations expert Maina Kiai has expressed serious alarm at Egypt’s approval of a draft law which would impose major restrictions on the work of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Mr. Kiai said that if the bill became law, it would devastate the country’s civil society for … [Read more...] about Egypt NGO bill threatens to “devastate” civil society, UN expert warns
Justice and reconciliation key to lasting CAR peace, UN expert says ahead of donor meeting
Justice and reconciliation key to lasting CAR peace, UN expert says ahead of donor meeting: The justice system in the Central African Republic (CAR) must be urgently strengthened if the country is to achieve lasting peace, a United Nations human rights expert has said. “Truth and reconciliation are also critical,” Marie-Thérèse Keita-Bocoum … [Read more...] about Justice and reconciliation key to lasting CAR peace, UN expert says ahead of donor meeting
UN expert urges major emitters to act now to help vulnerable countries like Madagascar
UN expert urges major emitters to act now to help vulnerable countries like Madagascar: The United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment, John H. Knox, today called on the main global emitters to act without delay to help vulnerable countries such as Madagascar avoid the worst effects of climate change. “Madagascar is one of the most … [Read more...] about UN expert urges major emitters to act now to help vulnerable countries like Madagascar
