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USAID employees given 15 minutes to clear out offices

USAID staff received an email instructing them to retrieve personal belongings in 15 minutes on February 27 and 28, 2025.
A lengthy list of prohibited items was included in the email, emphasizing the strict retrieval process.
Approximately 1,600 workers in the humanitarian aid bureau received termination notices recently, with many on administrative leave.
USAID officials expressed concern that the treatment of staff is akin to treating them like violent criminals.

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USAID workers clear out desks

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