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Renowned diplomat praised Israeli billionaire accused of corruption

Tor Wennesland, recently appointed as UN special Coordinator for the Middle East, wrote a letter of recommendation concerning mining tycoon Dan Gertler's work for the Norwegian government. Gertler used the letter against allegations of corruption.

Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler at a mine complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Norwegian diplomat Tor Wennesland wrote a letter about his efforts for Norwegian authorities. Photograph: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg and screenshot
Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler at a mine complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Norwegian diplomat Tor Wennesland wrote a letter about his efforts for Norwegian authorities. Photograph: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg and screenshot
Dan GertlerTor WenneslandDR KongoKorrupsjon
Publisert 12. February 2021, kl. 06.49Oppdatert 13. February 2021, kl. 12.29