Arr! Ye scholars proclaimeth, th' UN be as capable o' investigatin' itself as a pirate be avoidin' rum!
2024-02-11
Yarr, them scallywags who be critiquin' the United Nations claim that this worldly establishment be needin' to cast off its immunity in cases of serious wrongdoin' and welcome national police forces to be handlin' such inquiries, lest they be walkin' the plank!
The United Nations' plan to investigate 12 United Nations Relief and Works Agency workers for their alleged involvement in the Hamas massacre in October has faced numerous challenges. The investigations have been criticized for being infected with incompetence, anti-Israel bias, and corruption. Last month, the UNRWA confirmed that 12 of its workers participated in the terror invasion carried out by Hamas. The agency promptly terminated those involved. However, there are concerns about the UN's ability to investigate itself, with the Latin phrase "Who will guard the guards themselves?" coming to mind. The UN's Office of Internal Oversight Services is conducting the investigation, but its independence has been questioned. The UN has also appointed an independent review, led by a former French Foreign Minister and three Nordic research institutes, to look into the allegations. Critics argue that internal investigations within the UN are not independent and often protect senior officials. They suggest that national law enforcement entities should handle serious misconduct cases. The integrity of the UN's investigations has also been questioned due to concerns about systemic antisemitism within the UNRWA-run education system. Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant has claimed that dozens of UNRWA employees were involved in the massacre and referred to the agency as "Hamas with a facelift." The UN has pledged to conduct a comprehensive and independent review, but critics remain skeptical about the outcome.