New York - Diplomats attending a special General Assembly session on the global drug problem observed a minute's silence yesterday in memory of General Sani Abacha, the Nigerian head of state who died suddenly on Monday. In keeping with usual practice, the UN flag in the courtyard of the UN complex was flown at half staff.
UN tribute to Abacha
New York - Diplomats attending a special General Assembly session on the global drug problem observed a minute's silence yesterday…
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