Meanwhile, the U.N. Staff Union today voiced its outrage over the attack, releasing a statement in New York protesting the increased violence directed against humanitarian personnel working for UNRWA, and demanding an immediate and full investigation of Mr. Hook’s death.
According to the statement, three UNRWA staff members have died in the last eight months. “In addition, as reported by the Secretary-General, on many occasions over the last year, U.N. staff has been increasingly delayed, harassed, detained, beaten and attacked,” the Union recalled, calling on him to “demand justice.”
“These incidents once again serve as a tragic reminder of the innumerable risks undertaken daily by United Nations staff across the globe,” the Union said, extending its sympathy to the families and colleagues of the victims.
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According to the statement, three UNRWA staff members have died in the last eight months. “In addition, as reported by the Secretary-General, on many occasions over the last year, U.N. staff has been increasingly delayed, harassed, detained, beaten and attacked,” the Union recalled, calling on him to “demand justice.”
“These incidents once again serve as a tragic reminder of the innumerable risks undertaken daily by United Nations staff across the globe,” the Union said, extending its sympathy to the families and colleagues of the victims.
United Nations News Centre: http://www.un.org/News
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