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2 days agoFormer Iraqi President Salih slated to lead UN refugee agency
Former Iraqi President Barham Salih is on course to become the next head of the United Nations refugee agency after Secretary-General Antonio Guterres recommended him for the job. A signed letter from Guterres, dated Thursday and addressed to Atsuyuki Oike, Japan's top diplomat in Geneva and chair of UNHCR's executive committee, that was seen by news agencies, confirmed the appointment pending formal approval.
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