Relief as Trump Makes U-turn on Somalia Ban After Outcry

The ban had threatened to spread its effects to the volatile security situation along the Kenya-Somalia border as well as within the refugee camps...

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The United States has resumed food aid to Somalia after a temporary suspension, bringing relief to Kenya's refugee camps. This decision follows assurances from the Federal Government of Somalia regarding accountability for aid management.

The suspension was triggered by allegations that Somali government officials destroyed a U.S.-funded WFP warehouse and unlawfully seized 76 metric tons of food.
The U-turn is expected to ease pressure on Kenya's overstretched refugee camps, particularly Dadaab and Kakuma, which host large populations of Somali refugees.
The U.S. Foreign Assistance office stated that Washington acknowledged Somalia's commitment to address actions that disrupted World Food Programme (WFP) operations.
The U.S. reiterated its zero-tolerance policy on aid waste or diversion, warning of renewed suspensions for future violations.

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