U.S. Allocates $2 Billion to UN, Afghanistan Excluded from Aid

The United States announced $2 billion in humanitarian aid for the United Nations, but Afghanistan will not be included due to political interference concerns.

The United States has announced $2 billion in humanitarian aid for the United Nations, though Afghanistan and Yemen will not be included in the assistance.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that the new funding model aims to share the burden of UN humanitarian programs with other developed nations.

Officials described the amount as a fraction of past U.S. contributions, but still significant enough to maintain America’s position as the world’s largest humanitarian donor.

Afghanistan and Yemen, both facing severe humanitarian crises, were excluded due to political interventions in aid distribution, according to U.S. authorities.

American officials cited Taliban interference in Afghanistan and Houthi control in Yemen as the main reasons for withholding assistance from these countries.

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) annually requests funding to support millions of vulnerable populations affected by conflict, natural disasters, and food insecurity.

Historically, the U.S. has been the largest contributor to global humanitarian efforts, though President Donald Trump’s administration reduced foreign aid and pressed the UN to downsize or eliminate programs.

The $2 billion allocation represents the first phase of U.S. support for the current UN humanitarian appeal, signaling continued engagement despite political and operational challenges.

Experts say excluding Afghanistan and Yemen highlights the growing impact of political interference on international aid and raises concerns about the effectiveness of humanitarian responses in conflict zones.

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