United Nations says aid chief Valerie Amos plans to step down


U.N. humanitarian chief Valerie Amos gestures as she speaks during a news conference on Ebola at the United Nations in Geneva September 16, 2014. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - United Nations aid chief Valerie Amos plans to step down at the end of March after more than four years in the position, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced on Wednesday.

"Ms. Amos has tirelessly advocated for people around the world affected by disaster and conflict," Ban said in a statement. "For her, people have always come first. She also worked closely with humanitarian workers who often risk their own lives to serve people most in need."

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