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Arthur Helton

From the news reports:

Arthur Helton (United States of America), 54. Director of Peace and Conflict Studies, the Council on Foreign Relations.

UN 19 Aug 2004

He was a good friend and colleague who had devoted his life to promoting the causes of human rights and refugees. ...

In accepting the Sakharov Prize, Kofi Annan described those who died in the 19 August attack as "free spirits and free thinkers" and praised their courage in making the ultimate sacrifice in the cause of peace.

IND 16 Feb 2004

Age 54
Sex Male
Occupation UN worker
Nationality USA
Marital status Unrecorded
Parental status Unrecorded

Recorded in IBC incident k1099

Location: Canal Hotel, UN HQ in Baghdad

Date: 19 August 2003