Lifesaving programmes in peril, UNRWA chief urges countries to reconsider funding suspension

The head of the UN agency assisting Palestine refugees (UNRWA) said on Saturday that some countries’ decisions to halt funding will jeopardize its lifesaving programmes, urging them to reconsider.

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Lifesaving programmes in peril, UNRWA chief urges countries to reconsider funding suspension

UN chief urges countries to reverse UNRWA funding suspension

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Secretary-General António Guterres has appealed to the countries that suspended funding to the UN agency assisting Palestine refugees (UNRWA) to reconsider their decisions, to ensure continuity of its vital humanitarian operations.

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