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U.S. Aid Freeze Halts NRC Support for 1.6M

2/10/2025

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The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is halting humanitarian efforts in nearly 20 countries, a devastating consequence of a U.S. aid freeze under President Trump. This sudden funding cut threatens the livelihoods of 1.6 million people, jeopardizing emergency support in Ukraine and essential services in Burkina Faso and Sudan. Urgent action is required to avert escalating crises.

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The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is halting humanitarian efforts in nearly 20 countries, a devastating consequence of a U.S. aid freeze under President Trump. This sudden funding cut threatens the livelihoods of 1.6 million people, jeopardizing emergency support in Ukraine and essential services in Burkina Faso and Sudan. Urgent action is required to avert escalating crises.