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Written question asked by Nicola Richards (Conservative) on Friday, 17 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 May 2024. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Friday, 24 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Hamas: UNRWA

Question

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, pursuant to the Answer of 26 March 2024 to Question 20817 on Hamas: UNRWA, what assessment he has made of the threats faced by UNRWA staff members (a) John Ging and (b) Matthias Schmale.

Answer

Neither John Ging nor Matthias Schmale currently work for UNRWA. John Ging left the organisation in 2011 and Matthias Schmale in 2021, We hold regular discussions with UNRWA about their operations in Gaza and across the region. We are not currently aware of any threats made to their senior operations staff.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26928
Session
2023-24
Related items
Hamas: UNRWA
Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Staff Hamas UNRWA Ging, John Schmale, Matthias
Link
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