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On International Anti-Corruption Day, UN envoy highlights importance of strengthening rule of law in Somalia

Marking International Anti-Corruption Day, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia today underlined the importance of strengthening the rule of law and of building accountable and transparent institutions.  “Corruption and lack of transparency in the public and private spheres greatly impede development and stability – like every other country, Somalia is not immune to these practices,” the Special Representative, Nicholas Haysom, said. “Everyone can...