UN to honour fallen peacekeepers, including two from Nepal
Summary
The United Nations will honor fallen peacekeepers, including two from Nepal, during the International Day of UN Peacekeepers ceremony on June 5 at its New York headquarters.
Key Points
- The UN will observe the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on June 5 with a ceremony honoring fallen peacekeepers.
- 68 personnel will receive the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal posthumously, including two from Nepal.
- Nepal is the largest contributor of uniformed personnel to UN peacekeeping, currently deploying over 4,300 members.
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the need for political backing and funding for peacekeeping amid rising challenges.
