US budget cuts threaten UN peacekeeping in South Sudan and DRC

United Nations peacekeeping missions are facing significant financial pressure, as United States budget cuts could limit their ability to protect civilians in countries like South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, a UN peacekeeping spokesperson said on Tuesday.

US President Donald Trump last week unilaterally cancelled $4.9 billion in foreign aid already approved by Congress.

This includes more than 800 million dollars…