President Donald Trump's administration is ending most if not all of remaining US aid for Afghanistan and Yemen, according to nine sources, including six US officials familiar with the matter, a move expected to drive the countries deeper into humanitarian crises, putting millions of lives at risk.
The cuts were among numerous aid programs terminated for more than a dozen countries over the weekend by the State Department and US Agency for International Development, according to Sarah Charles, a former head of USAID's humanitarian affairs bureau, and the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
A State Department spokesperson referred Reuters to the White House when asked about the program terminations. White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the UN was trying to get details on canceled contracts.