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United NationsFormer Secretary General Dag Hammarskjöld
1953 - 1961
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The Return of Dag (September 2005)
Following in his father’s footsteps, Dag Hammarskjöld, former UN Secretary General, embarked on a public service career, despite his literary vocation. Before joining the UN he was involved in Swedish politics as head of the finance ministry. As chief of the United Nations he was responsible for the first major deployment of troops in Congo, he introduced “preventive diplomacy” and he broadened the role of the Secretary General. (UN Special)1998
Letters Say Hammarskjöld Death Western Plot (August 19, 1998)
South Africa’s truth commission released documents that suggest “a Western plot was behind the death” of former Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold. The documents, found in South Africa, discuss the sabotage of the aircraft Hammarskjold died in and give details of orders to plant explosives in the wheel bay of the plane. The letters also refer to the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and a letter that the indicated that the British MI5 security service “felt Hammarskjold should be removed.” The truth commission decided to release the letter to the public, even though they could not verify the letters’ authenticity. (Reuters)1991
Dag Hammarskjold: “Virtuoso of Multilateral Diplomacy” – Former United Nations Secretary General (September 1991)
This article praises the work of former UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold, “an exceptional international leader.” According to the author, his background and education, but even more his personal qualities made him a great political figure. As to his view on the future of the United Nations, he insisted on preventive action rather than “corrective action.” He wanted the UN Charter to become a political reality. (UN Chronicle)
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