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The UN is cutting 13,000 peacekeepers across nine missions due to a U.S.-caused funding crisis.
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.
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.
China is the second-largest donor, providing nearly 24%.
The cuts affect missions in South Sudan, the DRC, Lebanon, and other regions.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is pushing for broader efficiency reforms as the organization marks its 80th anniversary.
La ONU está recortando 13.000 efectivos de mantenimiento de la paz en nueve misiones debido a una crisis de financiación causada por Estados Unidos.