NGO Committee hears arguments for, against Freedom House; Cuba says NGO carries out `politically motivated, interventionist activities'.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-28 May 2001-UN: NGO Committee hears arguments for, against Freedom House; Cuba says NGO carries out `politically motivated, interventionist activities' (C)1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:25052001 Consultative status with the Economic and Social Council implied a commitment by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to respect the rules governing that relationship, the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations was told this morning.

The Committee was considering special reports requested of NGOs "under exceptional circumstances", as set out in General Assembly resolution 1996/31 on the relationship between the United Nations and NGOs. With regard to Freedom House, a United States-based NGO enjoying consultative status, the Permanent...