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U.S. Aid Cuts Linked to Projected 14 Million Deaths

10/25/2025

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denies that U.S. aid cuts caused deaths, claiming cuts improve efficiency.
A study projects 14 million deaths over five years from these cuts.
In Cox's Bazar, Rohingya malnutrition has surged, with a funding cliff in 2026.
The World Food Programme faces a $126 million funding gap.
In Burundi, severe funding shortages leave displaced communities vulnerable to malnutrition and disease, with over 600,000 needing aid.

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denies that U.S. aid cuts caused deaths, claiming cuts improve efficiency.
A study projects 14 million deaths over five years from these cuts.
In Cox's Bazar, Rohingya malnutrition has surged, with a funding cliff in 2026.
The World Food Programme faces a $126 million funding gap.
In Burundi, severe funding shortages leave displaced communities vulnerable to malnutrition and disease, with over 600,000 needing aid.