Volcker Report: The Next Whitewash?
Following on the heels of the Thornburgh whitewash of Rathergate comes the Volcker Oil-for-Food report.
Kofi's already announced charges will be brought against reputed scam ringleader Benon Sevan and Joseph Stephanides, but there are some troubling flags, including this statement by Anan:
Also worthy of a red flag is the fact that Anan's statement made no mention of his son. I'll be reading the report as soon as I can download it (if it's on the UN site, it's well hidden), and will share what I find.
Kofi's already announced charges will be brought against reputed scam ringleader Benon Sevan and Joseph Stephanides, but there are some troubling flags, including this statement by Anan:
I am very glad to note the finding that United Nations budgeting, accounting, and administration were in general disciplined in maintaining the use of funds for Programme purposes ...At first blush that seems likely to be exponentially too kind.
Also worthy of a red flag is the fact that Anan's statement made no mention of his son. I'll be reading the report as soon as I can download it (if it's on the UN site, it's well hidden), and will share what I find.
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