International – UNESCO supports prize backed by African dictator
After nearly two years of debate, the executive board of UNESCO last week approved a life sciences prize sponsored by Africa's longest-serving dictator, despite intense lobbying by IFEX members and other international and African rights groups, as well as findings from UNESCO itself that the prize violates the organisation's own rules.Shortlink:
Posted by Sabrina Laurenti
on 14/03/2012. Filed under FEATURED, REPORTER.
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