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New York, July 17
The UN will mark the first "Nelson Mandela Day" on July 18 in honour of the Nobel laureate regarded as the father of the new South Africa, a UN spokesman said here on Thursday.
"This week, the UN will commemorate the first Nelson Mandela International Day, designated as the 18th of July," Farhan Haq, the UN associate spokesman, was quoted as saying by Xinhua.
A resolution adopted in November 2009 by the 192-member world body called for commemorations every year starting July 18, 2010 — Mandela's birthday — to recognise the Nobel Peace Prize winner's contribution to resolving conflicts and promoting race relations and human rights.
Mandela, 92, led the fight against apartheid in South Africa as head of the African National Congress' armed wing. — IANS
The UN will mark the first "Nelson Mandela Day" on July 18 in honour of the Nobel laureate regarded as the father of the new South Africa, a UN spokesman said here on Thursday.
"This week, the UN will commemorate the first Nelson Mandela International Day, designated as the 18th of July," Farhan Haq, the UN associate spokesman, was quoted as saying by Xinhua.
A resolution adopted in November 2009 by the 192-member world body called for commemorations every year starting July 18, 2010 — Mandela's birthday — to recognise the Nobel Peace Prize winner's contribution to resolving conflicts and promoting race relations and human rights.
Mandela, 92, led the fight against apartheid in South Africa as head of the African National Congress' armed wing. — IANS
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