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The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees said on Tuesday that $267 million in its funding was still suspended over allegations some UNRWA staff participated in the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel.He said that up to 16 countries had suspended contributions to UNRWA following the allegations in January but as of Tuesday, "most of the donor countries have resumed their contribution to the agency.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday warned that his organization's Palestinian refugee agency cannot be replaced, even as it faces criticism after 12 staffers were implicated in Hamas's attack on Israel.UNRWA said it has acted promptly over allegations by Israel -- which Guterres called "credible" -- that 12 of its staff were involved in the Hamas attacks, adding that cuts in funding would affect ordinary Palestinians.
Estonia and nine other states launched the Tallinn Mechanism to strengthen cyber support for Ukraine in the civic sphere on 20 December. Source: European Pravda, citing Estonia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Details: The Tallinn Mechanism, as noted by the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was established at the first meeting of donor countries this spring.
The dynamics of support for Ukraine have slowed, with a nearly 90% decline recorded in aid from partners during the period from August to October 2023 – compared to the same period last year, according to a study by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy on Dec. 7.
The World Bank will "operate" an ambitious new climate change fund, but donors and recipients will likely control how the money is actually spent, the head of the development lender said Friday. The World Bank will play a more limited role, managing the day-to-day operations of the fund, Banga explained.