Trump cuts humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
The Trump administration has recently cut most or all remaining U.S. humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. This decision is part of a broader strategy aimed at reducing U.S. involvement in the country. According to Reuters, the cuts were implemented by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) over the past weekend.
Sources such as Sarah Charles, former head of USAID’s humanitarian affairs office, emphasized to Reuters that these cuts would worsen the already dire crises in Afghanistan. These reductions have a profound impact on the country’s struggling health, education, and aid programs, exacerbating existing humanitarian challenges.
Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for the United Nations, stated that the UN is actively following up on the details of canceled contracts related to U.S. humanitarian aid. The UN’s involvement highlights the international concern over the decision and its possible consequences for the millions of vulnerable Afghans who rely on foreign assistance.
This move is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to either reduce or potentially eliminate USAID, the primary agency for U.S. humanitarian assistance. Since the beginning of this process, billions of dollars earmarked for life-saving programs have been canceled, creating significant instability in global development efforts.
The decision has profound humanitarian consequences, placing millions of people at risk, particularly in Afghanistan, where the Taliban now holds power. Programs that directly supported women and girls, the World Food Programme (WFP), and six other non-governmental organizations have all lost U.S. funding, which has only worsened the country’s crisis.
The withdrawal of U.S. aid, combined with the worsening conditions under the Taliban, will likely lead to an even greater humanitarian disaster in Afghanistan. These cuts, while part of broader geopolitical decisions, have left the Afghan people in a precarious situation with limited access to crucial support.
With Afghanistan facing critical shortages of food, medical supplies, and basic services, the international community may need to step in to fill the gap. However, the evolving political landscape under the Taliban will make international aid efforts increasingly difficult, both logistically and politically.
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