One month after terrorist attack, UN flag back at full mast in Baghdad

Flag raised at Canal Hotel in Baghdad as staff looks on

19 September – For the first time since the terrorist bombing of the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad exactly one month ago, UN flag was raised to full staff today during a ceremony that paid tribute to the 22 people killed, including the top UN envoy in Iraq, Sergio Vieira de Mello. FULL STORY


Iraqi staff member presents two original flags taken down before today's flag raising ceremony

Flag raised at Canal Hotel in Baghdad as staff looks on

Flag raised at Canal Hotel in Baghdad as staff looks on

Flag raised at Canal Hotel in Baghdad as staff looks on