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Arab League Secretary-General Condemns Israeli Decision Regarding UNRWA

Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit meets with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Beirut, Lebanon October 21, 2024. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir
Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit meets with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Beirut, Lebanon October 21, 2024. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir
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Arab League Secretary-General Condemns Israeli Decision Regarding UNRWA

Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit meets with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Beirut, Lebanon October 21, 2024. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir
Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit meets with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Beirut, Lebanon October 21, 2024. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

Arab League Secretary General, Ahmed Aboul Gheit strongly condemned Israel's decision to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) from operating in Israel and the occupied territories, the Saudi Press Agency said on Tuesday.
Aboul Gheit stated that the decision represents a judgment that "will confiscate the future of millions of Palestinians." He emphasized that this move is part of a long-term strategy by Israel to undermine the agency's role, tarnish UNRWA's international reputation, and cut off its funding sources.
UNRWA offers essential educational and health services to more than 5.5 million Palestinian refugees, ensuring their access to vital support and resources.
He emphasized that the decision sets a dangerous international precedent, noting that UNRWA was established by a UN resolution in 1949, making the UN General Assembly responsible for its operations.
Aboul Gheit specifically urged the Security Council's member states to address this grave decision, emphasizing that the humanitarian efforts in Gaza will be rendered entirely inoperable if UNRWA's activities are prohibited or its role is ignored.

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UN Urges International Coordination on Libyan Crisis

The Special Representative of Secretary-General for Libya, Hannah Tetteh met with the Belgian Ambassador, François Dimon (UNSMIL) 
The Special Representative of Secretary-General for Libya, Hannah Tetteh met with the Belgian Ambassador, François Dimon (UNSMIL) 
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UN Urges International Coordination on Libyan Crisis

The Special Representative of Secretary-General for Libya, Hannah Tetteh met with the Belgian Ambassador, François Dimon (UNSMIL) 
The Special Representative of Secretary-General for Libya, Hannah Tetteh met with the Belgian Ambassador, François Dimon (UNSMIL) 

The Special Representative of Secretary-General for Libya, Hannah Tetteh, stressed the importance of strengthening international coordination mechanisms on Libya, ensuring unified efforts to hold general elections as soon as possible.

Tetteh met with Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy to Libya, Jeremy Berndt, in Tunis.

She briefed Berndt on the work of the Advisory Committee and the recent efforts with Libyan and regional parties in this regard, a statement released by the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) stated.

“We also discussed a number of issues related to the situation in Libya, including the migration issue, restrictions on civil space, and the need to improve economic management to ensure transparency and accountability in the distribution of public funds,” Tetteh said.

For his part, Berndt, reiterated the United States' support for the efforts made by the UN mission to reach a political solution in Libya through holding elections.

Later, Tetteh met with the Belgian Ambassador, François Dimon, and exchanged views on the political process in Libya and the need to move forward toward holding general elections as soon as possible.

During the meeting, the Special Representative discussed the issue of migration and the need to adopt a more effective public financial management system based on transparency and accountability, in the interest of the Libyan people, the UN mission said.

UNSMIL is holding meetings with local and international actors to solve the political crisis in Libya, and support security operations in the country.

Meanwhile, UNSMIL said its Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator, Ennis Chuma, discussed with Interior Minister in charge of the Government of National Unity, Imed Trabelsi, the situation of migrants and the challenges facing Libya in this regard.

Chuma stressed the importance of supporting the Libyan government and humanitarian organizations in managing the migration issue in accordance with human rights principles and obligations.

He also expressed concern about the restrictions imposed on the work of humanitarian organizations on migration and refugee issues, calling on the government to address these concerns through dialogue and ensure the continued safe operation of these organizations in accordance with Libyan law, according to a statement by UNSMIL.

Also on Thursday, Acting Foreign Minister in the Government of National Unity, Taher Al-Baour, discussed with the Turkish Ambassador to Libya, Guven Begec, preparations for Libya to host the Türkiye-Africa Summit in early 2026.

The meeting addressed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries in various fields.