UNRWA appoints acting deputy chief

The UN agency for “Palestinian refugees” on Thursday announced the appointment of an acting deputy chief, after a report on alleged ethical abuses by top management prompted donors to freeze funds.

"Christian Saunders has been appointed as acting Deputy Commissioner-General (DCG), pending the recruitment of a full replacement to the outgoing DCG Sandra Mitchell," the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) said in a statement quoted by AFP.