Tunisian film star resigns as UN ambassador over Gaza conflict
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The World Food Program’s (WFP) ambassador resigned from her post over the UN agency’s stance on the Gaza conflict, reports AFP.
Tunisian, Hend Sabry, a leading figure in Arab cinema, chose to step down after 13 years as ambassador and asked the WFP leadership to support a ceasefire in the Palestinian enclave.
Sabry said that she left her post due to what she believes was the use of starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza where over 13,000 inhabitants have been killed since October 7.
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, on November 22 she wrote, “With a heavy heart and deep sadness I have decided to step down from my role as WFP Goodwill Ambassador; a role that I have cherished and honoured for years.” .
AFP