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US Envoy Accuses UN Rapporteur of Undermining Counter-Terrorism Efforts
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US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz accused UN Special Rapporteur Ben Saul of undermining counter-terrorism efforts and prioritizing narcoterrorists' lives. Waltz cited $150,000 in Chinese funding for Saul's mandate and his past criticisms of US and Israeli counter-terrorism operations. Saul has a history of challenging designations of groups like Hamas and criticizing actions against terrorist organizations, including the US strike that killed al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.
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- US Ambassador Mike Waltz accused UN Rapporteur Ben Saul of undermining counter-terrorism efforts.
- Waltz cited $150,000 in Chinese government funding for Saul's UN mandate.
- Saul has previously criticized US and Israeli counter-terrorism operations and designations.
- The "Shield of the Americas" initiative combats narcoterrorist groups.
- A watchdog report questioned Saul's independence and alleged bias.
- Saul called for the arrest of Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth in December 2025.
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