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عربية – DW
UN official dedicates decades of loyalty to Iraq
The article focused on Christophe Hans von Sponeck's experience in Iraq during the 1990s blockade period, where he was responsible for the United Nations' "Oil for Food" program. It explained that his work was not merely humanitarian management but also an ethical duty towards the suffering of the Iraqi people, which he closely monitored through visits to hospitals and direct communication with families. It highlighted that the program was insufficient to meet the basic needs of the population, and that his attempts to secure additional resources failed due to political policies. He resigned in 2000, feeling that he was indirectly contributing to the continuation of the Iraqi people's suffering, despite continuing to support Iraq through other means, such as providing scholarships and a support network for Iraqi students and patients, with a focus on girls and diverse communities. His humanitarian experiences and personal relationships with Iraqis reflect his appreciation for the generosity and humanity demonstrated by the people under the most difficult circumstances.
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