The Trump administration's dismantling of foreign aid has led to the order to incinerate nearly 500 metric tons of emergency food intended for children in Afghanistan and Pakistan. This food, purchased for $800,000 by USAID, was meant to be distributed via the World Food Programme but is set to expire soon. The decision is attributed to a halt in American foreign assistance and new regulations affecting the movement of aid due to structural changes within USAID and the State Department under the Trump administration.
Nearly 500 metric tons of emergency food, enough to feed about 1.5 million children for a week, are set to expire, as the Trump administration has ordered its incineration instead of distribution. This food was intended for children in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and its loss represents a significant waste of resources amid ongoing humanitarian needs.
USAID spent approximately $800,000 on high-energy biscuits designed to meet the nutritional needs of children. These biscuits were stored in a Dubai warehouse, and the intent was for them to be distributed by the World Food Programme.
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