UN chief resigns over sexual harassment scandal

UN refugee chief Ruud Lubbers today resigned because of “a lack of confidence in him” over sexual harassment charges.

Sun, 20 Feb, 2005 - 18:35

UN refugee chief Ruud Lubbers today resigned because of “a lack of confidence in him” over sexual harassment charges.

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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