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September 7, 2019
The United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterressaid in New York that the agency has lost about seventy two personnel so farthis year.
Guterres said this at a wreath laying ceremony andmemorial service to mark the opening of the UN Staff Day celebrations at theorganisation’s headquarters in honor of civilian staff members, police andmilitary personnel who have fallen in service to the UN across the world.
The UN Chief gave breakdown of the death figure astwenty five civilian staff members, forty three peacekeepers and four UN policeofficers.
According to Guterres, the UN staff work in the mostdangerous and challenging environment around the world, and it was the duty ofall to remember and commemorate the fallen colleagues. He expressed hissympathy to their families, friends and loved ones who feel their loss sokeenly.
Earlier in her remarks, President of the UN StaffUnion, Patricia Nemeth saluted the commitment, dedication and sacrifice of theorganisation’s personnel.