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Former UNRWA chief Lazzarini says resignation would have handed critics a victory
Original: ‘Had I resigned, I would have handed them that victory on a plate,’ says former UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini
Philippe Lazzarini, the former head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), says he chose not to step down because resigning would have given his opponents a symbolic win. 'Had I resigned, I would have handed them that victory on a plate,' he said, defending his decision to stay on despite sustained pressure and controversy surrounding the agency.
Why now: His rare public explanation for resisting calls to quit has reignited debate over UNRWA's future
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