Gaza - Catherine Russell Injured in Car Accident en route to Rafah and Khan Yunis / Postpones Israel Visit : Reuters
Further to our article and photos of the ED's visit to Khan Yunis
Reuters
UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell was injured in a car accident in Egypt on Tuesday while traveling to the Gaza Strip and has had to postpone a visit to Israel due to her injuries, a UNICEF spokesperson said on Wednesday.
"While en route to Rafah, we believe the car hit or tried to avert a big pothole that made the car go over a deep ditch and flip on the side," said UNICEF head of media Kurtis Cooper, adding that Russell "experienced significant bruising, and is in quite a bit of discomfort, but her injuries are not considered serious."
He said Russell continued her visit to Gaza and then doctors determined she required further care, so she postponed the rest of her visit to the region, which included Israel, where she had hoped to meet with families of abducted children.
Reporting by Michelle Nichols; editing by Paul Grant
Heartfelt wishes for a complete and speedy recovery! The ED's mission to Gaza was very important and risky. And her statement was principled and courageous, appealing to heart and reason. Hat's off to her!
ReplyDeleteThe courage to take up the challenge and bring solace to those who need it most is by itself exemplary as a mark of leadership. We wish ED a speedy recovery. It is no doubt a great morale booster for those on the ground and serving the distressed to bring hope.
ReplyDeleteTrue to UNICEF field staff traditions she travelled to Gaza even AFTER the accident...BRAVO ED Russell !!
ReplyDeleteIsraeli Foreign Ministry accuses UNICEF head of using 'car accident' as excuse to cancel subsequent trip to Israel for meeting with hostages' families!!
ReplyDelete“Damned if you do and Damned if you don’t”
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