Trump administration weighs up cutting UN refugee agency ties
The Trump administration is weighing whether to cut ties with the UN refugee agency UNHCR, prompting intensive diplomatic efforts to prevent the move. Eight sources told Reuters Washington, UNHCR's largest donor in 2025, has been considering disengaging over disagreements about the appointment of a deputy commissioner. A decision was expected last week but delayed, possibly due to lobbying campaigns.
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Published 21 Jul 2026, 01:58 UTC · Updated 21 Jul 2026, 02:11 UTC
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