Former UN food agency official claims he was fired for highlighting hunger in Gaza
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Europe category. Published on October 6, 2026 • Originally reported by Julian Borger in Copenhagen. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Europe category. Published on October 6, 2026 • Originally reported by Julian Borger in Copenhagen. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Benjamin Davis appealing against dismissal from FAO, after being accused by director general of playing ‘political games’
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.
Benjamin Davis said the leadership of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) had refused to renew his contract as director of its rural transformation and gender equality division because his team had published a brief on hunger in Gaza and held a seminar on the subject last year, and because he taken part in weekly “moment of silence” vigils on FAO grounds for those killed.
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