UN Peacekeepers Day - Solemn wreath-laying ceremony

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United Nations, New York, 29 May 2009 - Solemn wreath-laying ceremony in honour of the 132 peacekeeping personnel, 10 of them women, who lost their lives whether through attacks, illnesses or accidents in 2008 in the service of peace.

International Day of UN Peacekeepers website:
http://www.un.org/en/events/peacekeepersday/2009/

View the entire ceremony (9 minutes, Real Player):
http://webcast.un.org/ramgen/ondemand/specialevents/2009/se090529am1.rm

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