US Withdraws Funding for Kenyan Troops in Haiti .
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The US government has frozen more than $13 million (Sh1.7 billion) in funds for the Kenya-led Multinational Security Mission in Haiti, following President Donald Trump's 90-day freeze on foreign aid.
The United Nations confirmed the decision on Tuesday, surprising many, including Kenyan officials.
"The US had pledged $15 million to the trust fund; $1.7 million of that has already been spent, so $13.3 million is now frozen," UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters.
"We have received an official notice from the United States of America, requesting an order to immediately cease work on its contribution. »
The international security mission, although approved by the UN Security Council, is not a UN operation and currently relies on voluntary contributions.
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