Antonio Guterres appoints Martin Griffiths as UN humanitarian chief
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The UN chief said said Mr. Griffiths will continue to serve as the UN's top envoy for Yemen “until a transition has been announced
The United Nations chief has appointed veteran British diplomat Martin Griffiths, a seasoned negotiator with wide global experience, as the new UN humanitarian chief. “Griffiths brings extensive leadership experience in humanitarian affairs at headquarters and country levels, both strategically and operationally," Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday said, “as well as senior level experience in international conflict resolution, negotiation and mediation.” Mr. Griffiths has spent the last three years as the UN special envoy for Yemen and he briefed the UN Security Council earlier Wednesday on his latest efforts to peacefully resolve the six-year conflict. Mr. Guterres said Griffiths will continue to serve as the UN's top envoy for Yemen “until a transition has been announced.” Mr. Griffiths will replace Mark Lowcock, a Briton who has served as undersecretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator for four years and was highly regarded.More Related News
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