US pauses assistance to Somali government for alleged seizure of aid

"The US is deeply concerned by reports that Federal Government of Somalia officials have destroyed a US-funded World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse and illegally seized 76 metric tons of donor-funded food aid for vulnerable Somalis," the post said. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya n..

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The United States has suspended all assistance to the Somali government following allegations that officials seized and destroyed a World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse containing US-funded food aid intended for vulnerable Somalis.

Approximately 76 metric tonnes of donor-funded food aid were reportedly seized.
The allegations were made by the administration of US President Donald Trump via social media.
This action aligns with a trend of the Trump administration's criticism of Somalis and increased scrutiny of aid, including recent airstrikes and past racist remarks against the Somali community in the US.

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