UN refugee chief resigns

UN refugee chief Ruud Lubbers yesterday resigned because of "a lack of confidence in him" over sexual harassment charges.

Mon, 21 Feb, 2005 - 00:00

Lubbers’ letter of resignation as UN High Commissioner for Refugees was sent to UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, a spokesman said.

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