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flag The UN is cutting 13,000 peacekeepers across nine missions due to a U.S.-caused funding crisis.

flag The United Nations will cut about 25% of its peacekeepers—13,000 to 14,000 personnel—across nine missions due to a severe funding shortfall, primarily caused by the U.S. being over $2.8 billion in arrears and canceling $800 million in peacekeeping funds for 2024 and 2025. flag The U.S., the largest contributor with over 26% of funding, has also proposed eliminating future contributions, citing operational failures in Mali, Lebanon, and the DRC. flag China is the second-largest donor, providing nearly 24%. flag The cuts affect missions in South Sudan, the DRC, Lebanon, and other regions. flag UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is pushing for broader efficiency reforms as the organization marks its 80th anniversary.

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