Visiting the UN 3 panels of UN Mural

Visiting the UN

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March 17th 2009
Ruta writing…Taking advantage of Brendan Thompson’s visit, we toured the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa center, the headquarters for the United Nations in Africa. Observing the activities and results achieved by the many UN programs, I have to agree with an oft-heard assessment of the UN. The United Nations really is a vital organization needed by the world. As the world’s nat ... read more

Africa » Ethiopia » Addis Ababa Region » Addis Ababa

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Unique among African countries, the ancient Ethiopian monarchy maintained its freedom from colonial rule, with the exception of the 1936-41 Italian occupation during World War II. In 1974 a military junta, the Derg, deposed Emperor Haile SELASSIE (wh... ... read more