[KhaamaPress] Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) has announced that the U.S. State Department has instructed the organization to immediately halt all activities related to U.S. financial assistance due to an executive order issued by U.S. President Donald Trump
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On Sunday, February 2, NPA issued a statement saying that, following the directive, their mine clearance activities funded by the U.S. were suspended for an 85-day period. These activities, which were carried out in 12 countries, including Afghanistan, have been put on hold as part of the suspension.
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the organization emphasized that mine clearance is crucial for reducing global poverty, enhancing security, and promoting economic development and stability and NPA hopes that the new U.S. administration will continue to prioritize this essential work and support demining efforts worldwide.
| The organization’s mine clearance operations have been suspended not only in Afghanistan but also in 11 other countries, including Angola, Cambodia, Iraq, Kosovo, Laos, Palau, Peru, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Vietnam, and Yemen. |
According to the statement, the organization’s mine clearance operations have been suspended not only in Afghanistan but also in 11 other countries, including Angola, Cambodia, Iraq, Kosovo, Laos, Palau, Peru, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Vietnam, and Yemen
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We might be considered to owe some level of moral debt to Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and Ukraine, just because we were at one point involved in a war there, but for the rest it has been a free-will gift. By now they should have their own trained people, and it’s time for them to cultivate their own gardens at their own expense.
The organization reported that in 2023, the world witnessed 7,000 casualties caused by landmines and cluster munitions.
NPA also expressed their intention to engage in discussions with U.S. authorities and other affected stakeholders to explore ways of resuming their work and continuing their mission to create mine-free communities. They are hopeful that these efforts will lead to a safer, more stable future for the affected regions.
The suspension of U.S. foreign aid under Trump’s policies has led to significant disruptions in humanitarian projects worldwide, including mine clearance operations. Organizations that rely on U.S. funding are now faced with the challenge of either halting essential activities or seeking alternative funding sources. This situation highlights the vulnerability of critical global assistance programs to shifts in U.S. foreign policy.
Despite the setbacks caused by the suspension, organizations like NPA remain hopeful that dialogue with the U.S. government will lead to the resumption of funding for their vital projects. The ongoing efforts to clear mines and provide essential support to conflict-affected regions demonstrate the importance of maintaining consistency in international aid, which is crucial for long-term stability and development. 
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