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Monday, January 29, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Monday, January 29, 2024
Austria freezes funds to UNRWA
Austria’s Foreign Ministry says it is suspending payments to UNRWA, Reuters reports.
On Friday, Vienna said allegations that UNRWA workers participated in the October 7 attacks were “shocking and alarming,” calling for the agency to take immediate action to investigate the charges.
We therefore expect immediate action by the @UN!
➡️ comprehensive and swift investigation
➡️ full accountability of staff involved
➡️ transparent and detailed explanation of next steps to be taken.— MFA Austria (@MFA_Austria) January 26, 2024
Austria donated some $8 million to UNRWA in 2022, making it the 22nd largest funder of the agency for Palestinian refugees.
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