UN declares Mandela Day

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Source: afp

AFP - The United Nations General Assembly has declared July 18 "Nelson Mandela International Day" to honor the South African leader's contributions to global peace.

In a resolution adopted Tuesday by consensus among the 192 member states, the General Assembly hailed the former president's "promotion of a culture of peace."

It also noted the Nobel Peace Prize laureate's devotion throughout his life to conflict resolution, race relations, human rights promotion, reconciliation and gender equality.

"Nelson Mandela is an international icon and a symbol of hope for the oppressed and marginalized people across the globe," said South Africa's UN Ambassador Baso Sangqu.


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good.

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1. Winnie or Nelson?

May want to specify .

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2. hehe. nelson, nelson. winnie deserved something else in time. n/t

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3. I was just teasing a bit.

:)

[David__77]

4. A great revolutionary fighter!

He courageously refused to ever denounce the ANC-led armed struggle against fascism in South Africa, and renounce its allies around the world. Mandela knows who the real friends of South Africa are by their deeds. Amandla!

[David Zephyr]

5. I'm glad I lived to see this. "Mandela is an international icon & symbol of hope."

So true.

[Sultana]

6. Bravo, May God Bless you, Nelson

and those that fought and died during the struggle.

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

7. And in other news, they also declare Don't You Forget About Me

and Alive and Kicking.