US EditionU.N. Peacekeeping Missions Struggle Amidst U.S. Funding Cuts
The U.S. contributes 27% of the $5.6 billion UN peacekeeping budget; recent cuts risk reducing protection for civilians in multiple conflict zones, officials warn.
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Following the drastic decline in US development aid, the decline in aid to peacekeeping operations is worrying the UN. Donald Trump canceled $4.9 billion last week in foreign aid, which had been validated by Congress. Of this aid, $800 million was to finance peacekeeping operations around the world, half of which are carried out on the African continent. According to the UN, this can jeopardize the security of civilians, particularly in South Su…
Denver Gazette
US peacekeeping cuts could limit UN ability to protect civilians, says UN
By Michelle Nichols
U.N. Peacekeeping Missions Struggle Amidst U.S. Funding Cuts
U.N. Peacekeeping Missions Struggle Amidst U.S. Funding Cuts United Nations peacekeeping missions are grappling with severe financial constraints following significant U.S. funding cuts, threatening their capacity to safeguard civilians in conflict zones such as South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.President Donald Trump's administration recently slashed $4.9 billion in foreign aid, including $800 million earmarked for peacekeeping o…
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