US halts $2 million annual funding for bomb cleanup in Cambodia, raising concerns over regional influence.

The US has suspended funding for cleaning up unexploded ordnance in Cambodia, affecting cleanup and emergency response efforts. This decision impacts around 210 Cambodian specialists and halts projects that have been crucial since 1993, costing taxpayers $2 million annually. The move has raised concerns about US reliability as an aid partner and could allow China to increase its influence in the region.

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