Myanmar: UN rights expert urges authorities to remain committed to reforms

UN News Centre Monday 6th February, 2012

Recent reforms in Myanmar have already had a positive impact, the United Nations expert on the human rights situation in the country said today, but warned that serious challenges remain and must be addressed to strengthen the transition to democracy.

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