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Sean Devereux (25 November 1964 – 2 January 1993) was a British Salesian missionary and aid worker assassinated in Kismayo, Somalia in 1993 while working for UNICEF. He has since become an important role model for the aid-working vocation, particularly among Christians.
Feb 12, 2013 · Sean Devereux - the son of a County Wexford man - was gunned down in Somalia in January 1993 at the tender age of 28, but by the time of his assassination at the hands of the country's warlords...
- Irish Independent
Sep 28, 2023 · Accused of insulting the Guinean government, Sean was expelled from the country and left for a stint in Sierra Leone before working with UNICEF where he was assigned to organise relief for the starving, particularly children, in Kismayo, the stronghold of one of many warlords.
Jan 2, 1993 · In this article we remember the killing of 28 year old Sean Devereaux on 2 Jan 1993 while working for the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in Somalia. It serves to remind us of the dangers faced by civilian UN personnel in conflict zones.
Jan 17, 2018 · To mark the 25th anniversary of the death of Sean Devereux, his mother, Maureen Devereux, was invited to speak to all the sixth formers at SJBC. Mrs Devereux's down to earth but warm presentation of the life of her son and what drove him was inspiring to say the least.
Nov 29, 2022 · The film follows the journey of Sean Devereux, initially as a student in Farnborough, a teacher in Chertsey and then a volunteer in Liberia and finally a volunteer with the United Nations in Somalia.
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Jan 2, 2018 · On 2nd January 1993, Sean Devereux was assassinated in Kismayo, Somalia. He was 28 years old. Today, we pray for him, for his family, and for all those who risk their lives to help others.
