UN appoints Tom Fletcher as Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, succeeding Martin Griffiths.

The United Nations has appointed Tom Fletcher, a former British diplomat and current principal at Hertford College, Oxford, as its new Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs. He succeeds Martin Griffiths, who resigned due to health issues. Fletcher brings extensive diplomatic experience, including as the UK's ambassador to Lebanon. His leadership comes at a crucial time as the UN addresses escalating humanitarian crises, particularly in Gaza and Sudan.

October 09, 2024
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