| In South Sudan UN
Rife with Anti-Semitism
Whistleblower Say Leader
Sick as Wife with SG
by
Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Book
Substack
UN GATE,
May 23 – How corrupt is
today's UN under Antonio
Guterres? While its UNMISS
Mission steals a radio station
and land by the Juba airport,
it stands by as Riek Machar
remains detained - South
Sudan and UNMISS, about which
his spokespeople Stephane
Dujarric and Melissa Fleming
refuse all Press questions.
Inner City Press has asked
them, and others, about the
newest sex abuse case against
the UN there. This, from a UN
whistleblower sent to Inner
City Press:
Dear Mr. Matthew
Russell Lee:
Serious
allegations have surfaced
within the United Nations
Mission in South Sudan
(UNMISS), raising red flags
about political impartiality,
recruitment irregularities,
and alleged links to extremist
groups. At the center of the
controversy is Ms Marwa
Rahhal, a Human Rights and
Women Protection Officer
currently serving in the
mission. According to
credible internal sources, Ms
Rahhal has reportedly
expressed open support for
Hezbollah. She is said to have
referred to her uncle, Abbas
Ibrahim—the former Director
General of General Security in
Lebanon—as a close ally of the
group. Mr Ibrahim has
previously been sanctioned by
the United States for his
alleged ties to Hezbollah,
further fuelling concerns
about her affiliations.
The controversy deepens with
claims that Ms Rahhal played a
role in recruiting individuals
with sympathies towards
Hezbollah. One such case
involves Mr Hatem Refaat, an
ex-police officer from Egypt,
who was allegedly brought into
the mission under her
recommendation. UNMISS
staff members who are
perceived to hold opposing
views or express criticism of
Hezbollah are reportedly being
marginalised and discriminated
against. This, insiders claim,
is contributing to a growing
climate of fear and
ideological division within
the mission.
Sources
have also pointed out a
noticeable rise in anti-Israel
sentiment among certain
circles in the mission,
prompting calls for an
internal investigation.
Critics argue that without
intervention, UNMISS risks
being perceived as a platform
for extremist sympathisers,
undermining its mandate of
impartiality and
protection. The
situation is further
compounded by concerns over
leadership. The Special
Representative of the
Secretary-General (SRSG), who
is reportedly on extended sick
leave, is said to be beyond
the retirement age and no
longer fit for duty. However,
insiders allege that no action
is being taken due to the
influence of his wife, who is
employed in the Office of the
UN Secretary-General.
Guterres,
they say, should resign or
lose immunity - and end
censorship. Watch this site.
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