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UN Chief Urges Support for UNRWA
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, called for political and financial support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), which faces a existential threat that jeopardizes its mandate and ability to continue. He noted that since the Gaza war in October 2023, the agency has suffered severe losses, including the deaths of approximately 400 of its staff members, the destruction of hundreds of buildings, the closure of schools and health centers in East Jerusalem, and the illegal storming of its headquarters by Israeli authorities. Guterres also condemned the political campaign and challenges faced by the agency, including visa bans on its staff and intimidation. He warned that the current financial crisis, with a deficit of $100 million, threatens the continuation of its operations and the well-being of millions of Palestinian refugees. He called on member states to act swiftly to provide the necessary support.
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