The United States announced on Wednesday that it has halted all assistance to Somalia’s federal government following allegations that Somali officials demolished a U.S.-funded World Food Programme warehouse and misappropriated dozens of metric tons of aid meant for impoverished residents.
The State Department said aid would only resume if the Somali government takes accountability for its actions and implements appropriate remedial measures.
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The decision comes amid heightened criticism from the White House regarding Somali refugees and migrants in the U.S. The Trump administration previously imposed stricter restrictions on Somali immigration and residency.
This move contrasts with the final year of the Biden administration, when the U.S. provided approximately $770 million in assistance for projects in Somalia.
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