US Aid Cuts Impact Myanmar Food Assistance

The UN's World Food Programme (WFP) is set to cut off food aid to one million people in Myanmar due to severe funding shortfalls, exacerbated by the US slashing international aid under President Donald Trump. Over 15 million people in Myanmar face food insecurity, with cuts expected to severely impact displaced individuals in Rakhine state. The US, previously the largest global humanitarian donor, has reduced its aid significantly, affecting countries like Somalia, Bangladesh, and Kenya, which face increased malnutrition and starvation. The UN's chief humanitarian official labeled these aid cuts as a 'seismic shock,' with the potential to leave millions without necessary assistance. Efforts are underway to find new funding sources, although the dismantling of USAID and the freezing of other US humanitarian funds complicate these efforts.