UN expert Ben Saul on Israel's Unrwa ban and what it means for Palestinian refugees
Published date: 18 March 2025 12:44 GMT
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“It's not a free choice of Israel whether to continue to cooperate with Unrwa or not. It's an obligation as a member of the UN under the UN Charter.”
The UN special rapporteur on counter-terrorism and human rights, Professor Ben Saul, speaks to Middle East Eye on why Israel’s ban on the UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa) is in breach of its obligations under international law.
The UN special rapporteur on counter-terrorism and human rights, Professor Ben Saul, speaks to Middle East Eye on why Israel’s ban on the UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa) is in breach of its obligations under international law.
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