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February 11, 2021       Share:    

Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/emirates-palestinians-aid-int/uae-halts-funding-to-un-palestinian-agency-in-reset-of-aid-programme-idUSKBN2A81W8

UAE Halts Funding to UN Palestinian Refugee Agency

(Reuters) The United Arab Emirates does not plan to resume funding to UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, which was halted last year, until steps are taken to manage funds more efficiently, a UAE government official said this week. The UAE, current chair of the UNRWA advisory committee, provided the agency with $50 million in 2019 and $20 million in 2018, but made no contributions in 2020.

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