United Nations, May 25 (UNI) More than 3,800 peacekeepers have lost their lives ever since the UN deployed the first of its 72 peacekeeping missions back in 1948, Secretary-General António Guterres said at a wreath laying ceremony in honour of those "brave men and women" who serve.
Speaking of 'the true cost of peacekeeping', the UN chief called for a moment of silence for those who "paid the ultimate price” to protect others and “to give war-torn countries a chance for peace and hope".
'Today, in 14 missions around the world, our peacekeepers serve heroically to preserve peace and stability”, he said, adding that they also 'face grave threats'.