65 years after his disappearance in Ndola, James Swan honors Dag Hammarskjöld's legacy for peace in Congo

On September 18, 2026, James Swan, the UN Special Representative in the DRC, honored Dag Hammarskjöld, the former UN Secretary-General who died in a plane crash near Ndola, Zambia, 65 years ago. The ceremony took place at the crash site, attended by Zambian government representatives and members of the diplomatic community. Swan emphasized the importance of the principles of peace, integrity, and respect for international law championed by Hammarskjöld.