Union of Agricultural Work Committees controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
Office raid and closure order
Israeli forces raided UAWC offices in Ramallah and al-Bireh, removed computers and equipment, and ordered the premises closed.
2021
Israeli terrorist designation
Israel designated UAWC a terrorist organization, alleging connections to the PFLP. Human-rights organizations and UN officials criticized the measure, while UAWC rejected the allegation.
2020
Dutch funding suspension
The Netherlands suspended funding amid allegations that UAWC was linked to the PFLP and had paid individuals accused by Israel in relation to a fatal bombing.
2012
Allegations that UAWC was a PFLP front
Shurat HaDin alleged that UAWC was being used as a front for the PFLP and warned international funders about possible legal liability. UAWC denied the allegations, and the available account states that an investigation found them baseless.