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UN reopens investigation into former Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld's death

The United Nations is reopening the investigation into the death of its former Secretary-General, Dag Hammarskjöld, questioning if evidence was concealed.

Background

Dag Hammarskjöld, the second UN Secretary-General, died in a plane crash in 1961 while on a peace mission to the newly independent Congo. His death occurred amidst the Cold War and decolonization, a period of intense geopolitical struggle and proxy conflicts in Africa. The circumstances have long been debated, with various theories suggesting foul play.

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UN reopens investigation into former Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld's death

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