Former UN food agency official claims he was fired for highlighting hunger in Gaza
A former UN Food and Agriculture Organization official, Benjamin Davis, claims he was fired for highlighting hunger in Gaza and participating in staff vigils. He is currently appealing his dismissal while the FAO leadership faces criticism over the incident.
Why it matters
The case highlights internal tensions within international organizations regarding political neutrality and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Palestinian women and children queuing to receive food from a charity in Gaza City in February. Palestinian women and children queuing to receive food from a charity in Gaza City in February. Gaza Former UN food agency official claims he was fired for highlighting hunger in Gaza Benjamin Davis appealing against dismissal from FAO, after being accused by director general of playing ‘political games’
Prefer the Guardian on Google A former senior UN food agency official has alleged he was fired last week for his work highlighting hunger in Gaza , and has launched an appeal against his dismissal.
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