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Trump considers ending refugee cooperation
The report discussed the Trump administration's intention to consider severing ties with the United Nations Refugee Agency, a move that had been possible in recent weeks but has not yet been implemented due to diplomatic pressures from various countries and international organizations. The main point of contention revolves around the appointment of the Deputy High Commissioner; Washington opposed the choice of American diplomat Triesa Ray Finerti, who has been involved in discussions about reforms and the agency's budget. Currently, the United States is the largest contributor to the agency, with an estimated contribution of around $868 million in 2025. However, reduced funding resulting from political disagreements threatens humanitarian operations, especially amid increasing global conflicts such as in Ukraine and Sudan. Any interruption in American funding poses a significant risk to the agency’s role in supporting millions of refugees worldwide, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to maintain U.S. support for the agency.
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