The freeze of US foreign assistance by President Trump has had a devastating impact on global aid efforts. The sudden order to stop work has disrupted humanitarian operations at the Al-Hol displacement camp in Syria, leaving 40,000 people without water, sanitation, and security. Another facility, Al Roj, was also affected. The halt on existing foreign assistance has thrown various aid programs into chaos, affecting millions of people in multiple countries. While some argue that US aid programs are bloated and should prioritize domestic needs, the freeze has been described as an earthquake across the aid sector.
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