Hundreds of US diplomats objected to USAID dissolution
More than 700 US diplomats have signed in a letter to the US Secretary of State, which objects to the suspension of international aid and against the dissolution of the International Assistance Agency (USAID) that managed it.
In a letter filed through the State Department's internal « non -misery channel », they stated that its dissipation undermines the US leadership and security of the United States and leaves a vacuum in power that China and Russia to fill.
It is added that the decision of the US President of January 20 threatens US diplomats and forces abroad, while at the same time putting the lives of millions of people who depend on the US help.
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| « The decision to freeze and terminate foreign assistance contracts and granting assistance without any meaningful review threatens our partnerships with key allies, undermines confidence and creates opportunities for opponents to expand their influence, » the letter seen by Reuters said. |
The Republican President, pursuing what he called the America program in the first place, ordered a 90-day temporary suspension of all foreign assistance. The order has stopped USAID operations around the world, threatening the delivery of life -saving food and medical care and throwing global efforts for humanitarian aid in chaos.
USAID has stopped aid, will learn to distribute them according to America in the first place.
« The freezing of life -saving help has already caused the irreparable harm and suffering of millions of people around the world, » the letter said, and it is added that despite statements that some life -saving programs have been exceptions, funding remains closed.
Reduction of administration
The president instructed billionaire and advisor Ilon Musk to dissolve USAID as part of unprecedented pressure to reduce the federal administration, which, according to the two, spends and abuses and abuses.
| « Foreign care is not a charity. It is a strategic tool that stabilizes regions, prevents conflicts and encourages US interests, » the letter said. |
Musk has announced the United States is working to close the Foreign Aid Agency USAID
A spokesman for the State Department declined to comment on expired information.
During the fiscal 2023, the United States paid $ 72 billion in aid worldwide for various programs – from women's health in conflicts to access to clean water, treatment of HIV/AIDS, energy security and fighting corruption.
Of the 6200 projects last year, the administration decided to eliminate nearly $ 5,800 worth $ 54 billion, which is a 92%reduction, according to a spokesman for the State Department. USAID has fired or on administrative leave thousands of employees and contractors.
Unpaid invoices
The letter also states that non -payment by the government of invoices for the work already done has serious economic consequences for the agency's partners.
« The financial tension received not only undermines the confidence in the US government as a reliable partner, but also weakens internal economic growth in times of growing global competition, » the diplomats said.
The US Supreme Court declined to allow the administration to retain payments to foreign humanitarian work organizations on Wednesday. On Thursday, a judge will set a new deadline for the government to release payments to the contractors.
