by Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Book Substack
UN GATE, March 16 – How corrupt is today's UN under Antonio Guterres? Today's follow up is yet once again on his mission in South Sudan, 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. Now this, from a UN whistleblower sent to Inner City Press then AG:
Dear Mr. Matthew Russell Lee:
Mounting concerns over security breaches, extremist ties, and criminal activities within the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have surfaced following the hiring of Khoder Georges Issa, a former Lebanese military member with alleged ties to Hezbollah. Despite lacking IT experience, Issa was appointed to a Field Technology Services (FTS) role in UNMISS through CTG, a contractor owned by EU advisor Claus Haugaard Sorensen, who receives millions dollar from UN. Sources claim that Nicole Gerges, a former Help Desk supervisor now based in Central Africa, facilitated Issa’s recruitment due to family connections.
Additionally, Borna and Setareh Saedi, Iranian nationals with reported anti-Israel biases, are alleged to have assisted Issa in gaining unauthorized access to sensitive UN data. Setareh Saedi’s advisory role to the South African Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) in UNMISS has raised questions, with some suggesting her anti-Israel stance may have influenced her appointment. Issa was reportedly detained by Lebanese immigration authorities, further fueling suspicions. Facing passport issues, he sought to obtain a new or forged document.
Reports also indicate that Issa, along with Rana Gulnikal Genc, a Turkish national, Borna and Saedis Iranian nationals, regularly met with external individuals in a private room at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) compound on weekends, for undisclosed activities.
Issa and Genc, a Human Rights Officer planning to marry this year, are accused of distributing drugs and smoking marijuana within the UN compound every Friday night, violating host country agreements. Despite these allegations, UNMISS reportedly rewarded Issa by recommending Genc for a P-3 position in another peacekeeping mission.
Furthermore, Issa and Genc are alleged to supply marijuana to Gordon Wardley, UNMISS staff member and Code of Conduct Chief, as well as senior officials from the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS). The marijuana is reportedly sourced from Lebanese businessmen during weekend gatherings. Due to conflicts of interest at the senior management level, Issa is said to have been shielded from investigation
Guterres, they say, should resign or lose immunity - and end censorship. His spokespeople have refused to any all of these questions. Watch this site.
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