The mediator negotiated an end to conflicts around the globe from 1994 to 2000.
HELSINKI: Finland’s former president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Martti Ahtisaari has died in Helsinki at the age of 86 after battling Alzheimer’s disease, the president’s office said today.
Serving as president from 1994 to 2000, the mediator negotiated an end to conflicts around the globe, from Indonesia to Kosovo and Namibia, earning him worldwide recognition and a Nobel Peace Prize in 2008, as part of a formidable career spanning over 40 years. The two sides described Ahtisaari as steely during the talks, but gifted with a sense of humour and warmth on the sidelines.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Stop sharing fake news of Johor mall bomb threat, social media users toldThailand's national football team manager Nualphan “Madam Pang” Lamsam on Friday apologised to Thai football fans for the national team’s humiliating 8-0 away loss to Georgia, promising no more major defeats for the Thai team.
Read more »
Public humiliation now the norm, claim junior doctorsOn Jan 1 this year, the celebrity couple announced their engagement on social media.
Read more »
Egg and chicken prices may go upOn Jan 1 this year, the celebrity couple announced their engagement on social media.
Read more »
No driving test fee a boon for the needyOn Jan 1 this year, the celebrity couple announced their engagement on social media.
Read more »
A lifeline for small tradersOn Jan 1 this year, the celebrity couple announced their engagement on social media.
Read more »
A match that ends in miseryOn Jan 1 this year, the celebrity couple announced their engagement on social media.
Read more »