UNHCR Chief Says Low Funding Makes Agency's Task“Impossible”

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) The UN High Commissioner for Refugees believes that the agency is facing an“impossible” task due to a lack of funds. Barham Saleh admitted in Geneva that“times are tough” while announcing a reorganisation. Select your language

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“Efficiency has its limits,” said Saleh at the start of the executive committee meeting of the UNHCR.“There comes a point where greater efficiency cannot make up for a shortage of resources,” he added.“The consequences are not abstract; they are borne by those who depend on us.”

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