ZIMBABWE was one of only five countries that voted against a United Nations arm’s resolution to allow a key international media lobby group access to the global body’s institutions, it has been learnt.
BY RICHARD CHIDZA
According to a statement issued by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), Zimbabwe, together with China, Rwanda, Vietnam and Russia voted against the resolution that sailed through after 40 of the 54 countries in the Economic Social Council called in favour, while six abstained and three were absent.
Foreign Affairs permanent secretary, Joey Bimha on Thursday said he was yet to be briefed on the matter.
“I do not know what really happened in New York. I will find out,” he said.
Source: NewsDay
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