The head of the World Health Organization today withdrew his appointment of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe as a "goodwill ambassador."
In a statement issued today, WHO director-general Tedros Ghebreyesus said he decided to rescind his appointment of Mugabe, 93, after listening to the flood of outrage and concerns voiced by international leaders and health experts.
He said he revoked Mugabe's position in the best interests of the World Health Organization.
Ghebreyesus also said he had consulted with the Zimbabwe government about his decision.
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