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Senior global reporter at @Devex. Priors: @foreignpolicy & @washingtonpost. Signal: 917-439-4531; follow me @columlynch.bsky.social
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UN tribunal: More to blame for UNOPS housing scandal

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By Colum Lynch Verified
| Devex
United Nations judges contend that former UNOPS officials may bear some financial liability for the loss of tens of millions of dollars under their watch. For years, the United Nations has maintained that Vitaly Vanshelboim, a jailed former senior official sought by U.S. prosecutors, was solely responsible for an alleged corruption scandal that damaged the world body’s reputation and resulted in the loss of more than $60 million. That claim has now been challenged by the U.N. Appeals Tribunal.
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Exclusive: How the UN rebuffed US pick at refugee agency

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By Colum Lynch Verified
| Devex
Tressa Rae Finerty, the American diplomat recently appointed deputy United Nations high commissioner for refugees, landed the top humanitarian job without the recommendation of the Trump administration. The senior refugee post has traditionally gone to a United States national upon the recommendation of the administration in office.
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The race to lead UN: Interview with candidate María Fernanda Espinosa

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By Colum Lynch Verified
| Devex
The former Ecuadorian minister that led global campaign for a female secretary-general believes she is the woman for the job. For María Fernanda Espinosa, a former Ecuadorian foreign and defense minister, a bid for the top United Nations job had a certain inevitability.
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