The UN Human Rights Office said on Thursday it will close its country office in Burkina Faso by November 30, after the authorities suspended its operations over a press release urging them to uphold civic space.
"I deeply regret the Burkinabe authorities' decision indefinitely suspending our in-country operations, and that intensive engagement with the authorities since has not resolved the matter," said UN human rights chief Volker Tuerk.
-Reuters
"I deeply regret the Burkinabe authorities' decision indefinitely suspending our in-country operations, and that intensive engagement with the authorities since has not resolved the matter," said UN human rights chief Volker Tuerk.
-Reuters
