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The article reports on the death of Dag Hammarskjold, who extends influence on the peacekeeping matters of the United Nations (UN). It states that Hammarskjold has flown to Ndola, Zambia to see the stubborn President Moise Tshombe, where in the UN force was obstructed as Congoless Vice Premier Antoine Gizenga plans to invade Katanga, Congo and start a civil war. It notes that Hammarskjold died in a plane crash in Ndola, Zambia. Investigations say on the possibility of explosion and pilot error.

The article reports on the final verdict over Dag Hammarskjold's DC-6 crash in the forest near Ndola, Zambia. It states that a Swiss scientist examined the wreckage and said it was the pilot's failure. However, the United Nations (UN) panel did not accept or reject the notion and remained noncommittal toward any theory including the sabotage by Katanga forces. On the contrary, Hammarskjold did not die after he was on the burning plane but was struggling for air until he was suffocated.

The article reports on the provisional truce signed by Congo President Moise Tshombe and United Nation (UN) negotiator Mahmoud Khiari on ending the eight-day battle in Katanga, Congo. The ceasefire means defeat for the UN which misjudged the strength of Tshombe's forces. Meanwhile, the ceasefire is an important victory for Tshombe since it keeps Katanga,Congo free of Congolese central government in Leopoldville.