UDC mourns Boutros-Ghali
Friday, February 19, 2016
He took office in 1992 and served a single term of five years at a very difficult time in the evolution of the world body. He came to the helm of the UN at a time of increasing influence for the world body following its decisive role in the Gulf War.
His attempt to go for a second term was vetoed by the US. Resolute and free-minded, Boutros-Ghali took to the helm determined to pursue peace after the fall of the Berlin wall and the easing of East-West tensions that had long stymied the United Nations.
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