MARTTI AHTISAARI
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Martti Ahtisaari: Finnish Nobel Peace laureate and former president dies at 86
Former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work on conflict resolution, has died at the age of 86. Ahtisaari was known for brokering peace in Kosovo, Indonesia, and Northern Ireland. He believed that all conflicts could be settled and was a strong advocate for peace. Ahtisaari's global fame helped boost Finland's image internationally. He also supported Finland's EU membership and encouraged voters to support the accession referendum in 1994.
Nobel laureate, former Finnish president, Martti Ahtisaari, has coronavirus; is 'doing well'
On Saturday, Ahtisaari's 83-year-old wife Eeva also tested positive for the infection.
UN rights body seeks entry to Sri Lanka despite government's refusal
OHCHR was empowered by UNHRC resolution to carry out an independent investigation into alleged rights abuses during Sri Lanka's war with LTTE
Amnesty International India hails United Nation's naming of Sri Lanka rights probe panel
Amnesty International India today welcomed UN's naming of three experts to conduct a comprehensive probe into alleged human rights violations in Sri Lanka.
At least 53 world leaders to attend Nelson Mandela funeral
Fifty-three heads of state and government have so far confirmed attendance at upcoming memorial events for peace icon Nelson Mandela.
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