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UN Honors Fallen Peacekeepers, Including Two Nepalis, on International Day

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The United Nations Headquarters observed the International Day of UN Peacekeepers on June 5, honoring personnel who died in service. UN Secretary-General António Guterres presided over a ceremony where the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal was awarded posthumously to 68 individuals, including two Nepalis: Corporal Suraj Lamichhane and Private Debi Ram Jaisi.

  • The ceremony at UN Headquarters in New York included laying a wreath to honor fallen peacekeepers.
  • A total of 68 military, police, and civilian personnel received the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal posthumously, with 59 having died in the past year.
  • Nepal is the largest contributor of uniformed personnel to UN peacekeeping missions, with over 4,300 deployed, including 364 women.
  • The International Day, established in 2002, marks the anniversary of the UN Security Council launching the first peacekeeping mission in 1948.
  • This year's theme, “Invest in Peace,” emphasizes sustaining peacekeeping operations amid reduced resources.

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