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Humanitarian sector in crisis as USAID cuts force NGOs to prioritise needs

President Trump's sudden suspension of USAID operations has thrown global humanitarian efforts into chaos, with life-saving programs grinding to a halt overnight. The ripple effects are already fatal, forcing NGOs—like those French aid groups scrambling in DR Congo—into impossible triage situations. This isn’t just bureaucratic red tape; it’s a gut punch to vulnerable communities who rely on these programs for survival.

Humanitarian sector in crisis as USAID cuts force NGOs to prioritise needs

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President Trump's sudden suspension of USAID operations has thrown global humanitarian efforts into chaos, with life-saving programs grinding to a halt overnight. The ripple effects are already fatal, forcing NGOs—like those French aid groups scrambling in DR Congo—into impossible triage situations. This isn’t just bureaucratic red tape; it’s a gut punch to vulnerable communities who rely on these programs for survival.
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