CBS: the United States stopped aid programmes in North-West Syria
The United States has suspended aid programmes in the North-Western regions of Syria, including the provinces of Afrin and Idlib. It is reported by CBS, citing sources.
According to TV channel, the fight against extremism, “stabilization of society” and support the independent media the United States annually allocated “tens of millions of dollars”. It is noted that the program was stopped within the framework of targets to reduce spending in Syria, which before agencies set by the President Donald trump. In this part of the funds will be sent to other Syrian provinces.
Earlier, the United States froze funding for the humanitarian organization “Syrian civil defense” (CDF), more commonly known as “White helmets”. However, the organization was not officially informed about the suspension.
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