The allied opponents of the government have appointed British lawyer Ben Emmerson, also of the Queen’s Council, to represent them.

The parties have agreed to appoint a team of lawyers to represent their interests to the United Nations.

The parties, who collectively refer to themselves at the Joint Opposition, revealed this in a staemenrt on Monday. 

The Joint Opposition said Emmerson will be providing advice in their discussions with the government. 

The parties have called on the UN Secretary-General to mediate dialogue with the government. 

Emmerson is also a former UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Counter-Terrorism.