The US plans to destroy nearly 500 tons of expired emergency food aid, funded by taxpayers, which could have been used to help populations in need like Gaza. The destruction is due to administrative changes and logistical issues, highlighting concerns over waste and the handling of humanitarian aid.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Rolling Stone
The Trump administration plans to spend $130,000 to burn 500 tons of emergency food meant for children in need, instead of distributing it, amid ongoing issues with aid logistics and staffing at USAID.
The Trump administration plans to burn 500 tons of emergency food intended for children in Afghanistan and Pakistan, instead of distributing it, due to scaled-back foreign aid programs and bureaucratic delays, resulting in a loss of $130,000.
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