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Press briefing Q&A: questions on UNRWA staff accountability, UNIFIL, and staff deaths
Summary
Reporters asked whether the U.N. has used its legal capacity to pursue suits over dismissed UNRWA staff, whether envoys can visit Aung San Suu Kyi, and about UNIFIL deployments; Farhan said staff were dismissed where credible evidence existed, the U.N. cooperates with national authorities, and Lacroix will discuss peacekeeping needs with Italy while complying with Security Council decisions.
Reporters pressed U.N. officials on several topics during the question-and-answer session following the briefing.
On Myanmar, a reporter asked whether the U.N. knew precisely where Aung San Suu Kyi was and whether personal envoy Julie Bishop would seek access. Farhan said there was no announced travel by Bishop and the U.N. was working to gather particulars about Suu Kyi’s new conditions, adding the U.N. would take advantage of any greater access.
A reporter identified as Joe…
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