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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
International Organization for Migration says can’t replace UNRWA but will step up support
The head of the International Organization for Migration says the agency is keen to step up its support to people in crisis following the Israeli decision to ban the UN relief agency UNRWA, but there is “no way” it can replace its work in Gaza.
“UNRWA is absolutely essential to the people of Gaza, and I don’t want to leave anyone with the misimpression that IOM can play that role, because we cannot, but we can provide support to those people who are currently in crisis,” IOM Director-General Amy Pope tells reporters.
“That is a role that we are very, very keen to play, and one that we will be stepping up with the support of various stakeholders.”
