One month after Iraq bombing, UN to honour victims with ceremony, concert

One month to the day after the terrorist bombing of 19 August destroyed the United Nations office in Baghdad, killing 22 people including top envoy Sergio Vieira de Mello, the world body will tomorrow hold a memorial ceremony at its New York Headquarters, where the bereaved families will light remembrance candles.

Secretary-General Kofi Annan will address the ceremony in the General Assembly Hall to honour all those who died or were injured.

Afterwards Brazilian musician and Minister of Culture Gilberto Gil will perform an hour-long concert in homage.