UN envoy to Libya reflecting on accepting UAE job after conflict of interest questions
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The U.N. envoy to Libya says he is reflecting on whether to accept a government-funded job in the United Arab Emirates following questions about a conflict of interest with his current job trying to get the feuding parties in Libya to agree to a peace deal.
The UAE is backing Libya's internationally recognized government. The rival Islamist-backed government expressed shock at Leon's decision to take the UAE job, saying it threatens efforts to form a unity government.
Leon said in a statement late Thursday following new conflict of interest allegations that he is seeking "a full clarification of the issue," including from UAE authorities, and reflecting on his future.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq said Friday that the U.N. "will await the outcome" of Leon's clarifications and reflection.