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Norwegian Aid Chief Warns of Crisis from Cuts

4/12/2026

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  • Jan Egeland, head of the Norwegian Refugee Council, criticized the focus on U.S. aid cuts.
  • He noted China and India provide minimal foreign aid, while Norway contributes significantly.
  • Egeland urged industrialized nations to increase support and warned NATO's plan harms aid.
  • He said continued aid cuts could spark crises like the 1980s, risking migration and epidemics.