UNRWA boss suspended over misconduct allegations
By DW
11 November 2019 |
9:16 am
The UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees has suspended its chief, Pierre Krähenbühl, pending the outcome of an investigation. The Swiss national has denied accusations of inappropriate behavior.
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