International IDEA is deeply saddened by the passing of the former Finnish President and Nobel Peace laureate Martti Ahtisaari. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to Ahtisaari’s family and loved ones.
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IDEA Internacional está profundamente entristecida por el fallecimiento del ex presidente finlandés y premio Nobel de la Paz Martti Ahtisaari. Nuestros pensamientos y más sentido pésame están para la familia y los seres queridos de Ahtisaari.
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