Egypt: UNRWA's role indispensable in supporting Palestinian refugees

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 - 08:42 GMT

Abdelatty stressed that suspending financial contributions to UNRWA is unacceptable and amounts to collective punishment against the Palestinians. He described this position as unjust, undermining the credibility of the multilateral system and the enforcement of international law without discrimination.

Sisi says Egypt fully supports UNRWA in aiding Palestinian refugees

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 - 01:17 GMT

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi reiterated Egypt’s “endless” support for United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) during a Saturday meeting with UNRWA’s under-secretary Philip Lazzarini.

Krahenbuhl lauds Egypt's support of UNRWA

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 - 10:16 GMT

Krahenbuhl, commissioner-general of the UNRWA, expressed on Wednesday his hope for continuing coordination and consultation with Egypt during the coming period.

Aid groups slam U.S. for cutting UNRWA funding

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 - 04:30 GMT

Twenty one aid groups wrote to the Trump admin. to object to withholding $65 million in U.S. contributions to the UN agency that serves Palestinian refugees.

FM Shoukry meets with UNRWA commissioner-general

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 - 10:25 GMT

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry affirmed to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) Commissioner-General Pierre Krähenbühl during their meeting Monday