Davis's FAO dismissal Haq leaves appeal with FAO

Sep 30

An unidentified journalist asks about Benjamin Davis's reported September 30 termination after twenty-six years at FAO, alleged neutrality concerns and his internal appeal claiming retaliation for Gaza hunger advocacy. Haq refers the specific case and appeal to FAO without determining its merits. He says the UN advocates for Gaza's needs and quotes Guterres's call for human rights to be considered in UN decisions, operations and institutional commitments. The dismissal's motive remains disputed in the account.

A journalist asks about Benjamin Davis's September 30 termination after twenty-six years at FAO, citing alleged neutrality concerns and his claim that Gaza hunger advocacy motivated it. Haq leaves the specific case to FAO and does not determine the dismissal's merits, while defending UN advocacy for Gaza and attention to human rights. The competing motive descriptions remain attributed.