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US to resume key foreign Aid Programs, Reuters Reports
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[KhaamaPress] The U.S. plans to reinstate several foreign aid programs, including food assistance in Leb
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, Syria, and Somalia, Rooters reports.
The U.S. is reportedly planning to resume at least six suspended foreign aid programs, according to several sources speaking to Rooters on Tuesday, April 8.
Jeremy Levin, acting head of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), reportedly instructed employees in an internal letter to revive these programs. The aid includes U.S. support for the World Food Program in Lebanon, Syria, Somalia, Jordan, Iraq, and Ecuador.
While the World Food Program had previously warned about the consequences of the U.S. suspension of aid to Afghanistan, the sources did not specify whether assistance to Afghanistan would resume.
Earlier reports indicated that the Trump administration had cut off $1.3 billion in foreign aid to countries like Afghanistan, Yemen
...an area of the Arabian Peninsula sometimes mistaken for a country. It is populated by more antagonistic tribes and factions than you can keep track of...
, Somalia, and Syria. These cuts had significant humanitarian implications, particularly for vulnerable populations facing food insecurity.
Levin, in his recent email to USAID staff, apologized for the changes to aid programs, acknowledging that many stakeholders were affected. He emphasized the need to balance conflicting interests when making such decisions.
The decision to resume aid follows pressure from within the U.S. government and Congress, along with warnings from the World Food Program. The U.S. agency had previously warned that the suspension could lead to severe famine for millions of people.
The World Food Program had specifically cautioned that the suspension of $562 million in aid to Afghanistan could worsen the country’s already dire humanitarian crisis.
The Trump administration’s decision to cut foreign aid was part of a broader push to scale back U.S. involvement in international humanitarian efforts, a policy that continued even after Trump’s return to office in January.
The U.S. State Department confirmed on Tuesday that it had cut aid to the World Food Program in Afghanistan and Yemen, citing concerns over terrorist groups, such as the Taliban
...the once and current oppressors of Afghanistan...
and Iran's Houthi sock puppets
...a Zaidi Shia insurgent group operating in Yemen. They have also been referred to as the Believing Youth . Hussein Badreddin al-Houthi is said to be the spiritual leader of the group and most of the military leaders are his relatives. The legitimate Yemeni government has accused the them of having ties to the Iranian government. Honest they did. The group has managed to gain control over all of Saada Governorate and parts of Amran, Al Jawf and Hajjah Governorates. Its slogan is God is Great, Death to America™, Death to Israel, a curse on the Jews They like shooting off... ummm... missiles that they would have us believe they make at home in their basements. On the plus side, they did murder Ali Abdullah Saleh, which was the only way the country was ever going to be rid of him...
rebels, benefiting from U.S.-funded projects.
The move to reinstate some of the suspended foreign aid programs is seen as a response to mounting humanitarian concerns. However,
some people are alive only because it's illegal to kill them...
the resumption of aid to Afghanistan remains uncertain, as it depends on evolving U.S. policy and security considerations.
The World Food Program’s ongoing warnings highlight the urgency of addressing food insecurity in the region. The future of U.S. aid to Afghanistan will likely be shaped by these complex political and security dynamics, along with global calls for increased humanitarian support.
USAID halts Scholarships Program for 208 Afghan women, leaving students’ futures in Limbo
[KhaamaPress] USAID has suspended its scholarship program for 208 Afghan women, leaving students in uncertainty about their educational future.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has abruptly halted its scholarship program for 208 Afghan women. This decision was announced on Sunday, April 6, and was communicated to students via email. The program was ended “due to a review and misalignment with current agency priorities.”
The scholarship program, initially launched in 2018 with a $50 million investment from USAID, was managed by the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF). It covered tuition and living expenses for Afghan women studying in Afghanistan, Qatar, and Oman in fields like science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
This initiative provided Afghan women with a vital opportunity to pursue higher education following the Taliban’s ban on girls’ education. Many of the scholarship recipients were studying either online or in-person, enabling them to continue their studies despite the difficult political climate.
One Afghan student, referred to only as Zahra for security reasons, spoke to US National Radio, saying, “This scholarship was everything to me, a light in the darkest days of my life.” She mentioned that she had completed half of her curriculum but now faces an uncertain future due to the sudden end of the program.
An official from the program, who wished to remain anonymous due to a lack of official authorization, mentioned attempts to extend the scholarship program until 2030. However, they have yet to receive a clear response from the US Department of State or USAID.
The abrupt end to this scholarship program has left many Afghan women in limbo, particularly those who had invested significant time and effort into their studies. This decision raises concerns about the future of international support for Afghan education, especially for women and girls.
The move has sparked criticism from both students and advocates who see it as a setback for Afghan women’s rights and access to education. While USAID has stated the decision was made due to shifting priorities, many are questioning the lack of a clear plan for the affected students.
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