UNRWA: Sweden and Canada resume funding for UN agency for Palestinian refugees - BBC News
The decision comes as investigators probe if some UNRWA staff were involved in the 7 October attack.
1 day agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsIsrael-Gaza warImage source, Getty ImagesBy Lipika PelhamBBC NewsSweden and Canada have said they will resume aid payments to UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.
They were among 16 countries that paused funds after Israel accused at least 12 UNRWA staff of involvement in the 7 October attack by Hamas.
The UN is investigating, and France's foreign minister is leading a review.
Sweden said on Saturday it would send 200 million kronor (£15m; $19m) initially, after UNRWA agreed to more checks on its spending and staff.
"The government has allocated 400 million kronor to UNRWA for the year 2024. Today's decision concerns a first payment of 200 million kronor," it said in a statement.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68518468
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