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UN chief accepts independent review of UNRWA

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speak during a Security Council meeting at the United Nations headquarters, Thursday, April 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speak during a Security Council meeting at the United Nations headquarters, Thursday, April 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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22 Apr 2024 09:04:00 GMT9
22 Apr 2024 09:04:00 GMT9

UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has accepted the recommendations from an independent review of UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA’s ability to ensure neutrality and respond to allegations of breaches, his spokesperson said on Monday.

“He has agreed with Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini that UNRWA, with the Secretary-General’s support, will establish an action plan to implement the recommendations,” UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement. “Moving forward, the Secretary-General appeals to all stakeholders to actively support UNRWA, as it is a lifeline for Palestine refugees in the region.”

The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, is due to be released later on Monday.

Reuters
 
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