Martti Ahtisaari, Finnish Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Dies at 86
Best known for his role in negotiations that led to independence for Namibia, he also served as president of his country.
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Best known for his role in negotiations that led to independence for Namibia, he also served as president of his country.
A former president of Finland, he played a prominent role in talks that led to independence for Namibia and an end to “the Troubles” in Northern Ireland.
Tributes paid to former leader who oversaw his country’s vote to join EU and won Nobel peace prize in 2008The Former Finnish president Martti Ahtisaari, a renowned peace broker, has died aged 86.The Social Democrat was president of Finland between 199…
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Even though it’s now part of NATO, a wary Finland still requires men to serve their country. Women can volunteer, and many do.
After decades of going it alone in security issues, Finns are finding that life in a large alliance is complex, expensive and deeply political.