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international-relations-humanitarian-aid1 year ago•1 min saved

Global Funding Suspended for UNRWA Over Allegations of Staff Involvement with Hamas

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged countries to reconsider their decisions to suspend funding to the UN agency assisting Palestine refugees (UNRWA) in order to ensure the continuity of its vital humanitarian operations. This appeal comes in response to serious allegations involving UNRWA personnel in a terror attack, prompting a full, independent review of the agency. Guterres emphasized the need to hold accountable any UN employee involved in acts of terror while ensuring that the humanitarian efforts of UNRWA, which support over two million civilians in the Gaza Strip, are not jeopardized due to the actions of a few individuals.

via UN News|

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international-affairs2 years ago•6 min saved

Survivors: The Unforgettable Impact of a Suicide Bomb Attack on UN Aid Workers

The suicide bomb attack on the United Nations office in Baghdad in 2003, which killed 22 people including UN aid workers, had a profound impact on the organization's approach to humanitarian operations. The attack led to increased security measures and changed the lives of those personally affected by the blast. Since then, there have been more attacks on the UN and other aid agencies, highlighting the complex reasons behind deliberate attacks on humanitarian workers. Despite the risks, many UN aid workers continue to dedicate themselves to providing assistance to those in need.

via BBC|

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