Ban Ki-moon asks extension for Pillay
16 May 2012 1:52 AM GMT
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has requested the General Assembly to extend the term of Indian-origin human rights chief Navi Pillay by two years, after having persuaded her to stay on.
'The secretary general is pleased that he was able to prevail on Navi Pillay, subject to General Assembly approval, to stay on as high commissioner for human rights for two more years,' a statement released by his office said. Ban has formally proposed to the 193-member UN General Assembly that the appointment of Pillay be extended for a two year period and he 'trusts the General Assembly will approve this extension.'
Meanwhile its been reported that Ban Ki-moon suffered a fracture in his left hand while playing in the UN diplomats' spring soccer tournament.
'The secretary general is pleased that he was able to prevail on Navi Pillay, subject to General Assembly approval, to stay on as high commissioner for human rights for two more years,' a statement released by his office said. Ban has formally proposed to the 193-member UN General Assembly that the appointment of Pillay be extended for a two year period and he 'trusts the General Assembly will approve this extension.'
Meanwhile its been reported that Ban Ki-moon suffered a fracture in his left hand while playing in the UN diplomats' spring soccer tournament.
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