US EditionUnited Nations to cut 25% of its global peacekeeping force in response to US funding strains
- The United Nations announced on Wednesday it will reduce its global peacekeeping force by 25%, sending 13,000 to 14,000 personnel home from over 50,000 serving worldwide.
- The decision for this substantial reduction came after UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met with top donor countries, a response triggered by major US funding cuts intended to support President Trump's 'America First' strategy.
- The US, which remains the UN's largest peacekeeping contributor, reduced its annual commitment from $1 billion last year to $680 million for current efforts.
- Peacekeeping budget cuts projected for next year include a 15% reduction from the $5.4 billion total, affecting nine global missions.
- As a result, thousands of soldiers will withdraw from multiple conflict zones, raising concerns about the ability to maintain stability in key hotspots.
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United Nations to Pull Back 25% of Peacekeepers After US Cuts
The United Nations will begin slashing its peacekeeping force and operations, forcing thousands of soldiers in the next several months to evacuate far-flung global hotspots as a result of the latest US funding cuts. A senior UN official briefed reporters Wednesday on the 25% reduction in peacekeepers worldwide prompted by...
UN to slash 25% of global peacekeeping force due to funding strains
The United Nations will begin slashing its peacekeeping force and operations, forcing thousands of soldiers in the next several months to evacuate far-flung global hotspots as a result of the latest US funding cuts to the world body, a senior UN official has said. The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a private meeting, briefed reporters on Wednesday on the 25 per cent reduction in peacekeepers worldwide as the United …
Since Donald Trump's return to the White House, Washington has announced massive cuts in his foreign aid.
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