Despite a federal judge's order for the resumption of U.S. foreign aid, humanitarian groups report ongoing chaos in global response efforts. Millions of pounds of food remain undelivered due to a failing government payment system. Key functions at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) are being dismantled, prompted by Trump administration actions and statements from influential advisors like Elon Musk. The termination of over 200 contractors crucial for humanitarian operations raises alarms about impending disasters in famine-stricken regions, as delays in food deliveries could lead to widespread illness and death.
"It seems like they're stalling until the agency is in fact destroyed," said former USAID head Sarah Charles, highlighting concerns about the impact on global aid.
With immediate aid held up and future food procurements in limbo, "it certainly feels like this is going to cause a global catastrophe," Charles warned.
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