Dignitaries attend funeral of ex-Finnish President Ahtisaari, peace broker and Nobel laureate

10-11-2023 World Washington Times - World 35

Foreign dignitaries gathered in Finland's capital on Friday to bid farewell to former President Martti Ahtisaari, including leaders of countries where he helped reach peace accords. Ahtisaari, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008, died Oct. 16 at the age of 86.

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