UN slashes peacekeepers after U.S. funding cuts
The United Nations will reduce its peacekeeping force by 25% in the coming months—sending home roughly 13,000–14,000 troops and police and cutting the peacekeeping budget ~15%—after the U.S., its largest donor, lowered contributions to align with President Trump’s policy. A senior UN official said the move follows a meeting between Secretary‑General António Guterres and major donors, with the U.S. outlining $680 million for nine missions this year versus $1 billion a year ago.
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📌 Key Facts
- UN to cut 25% of peacekeepers (about 13,000–14,000 personnel) across multiple missions
- Peacekeeping budget reduced by approximately 15% this year
- U.S. funding for nine missions set at $680 million vs. $1 billion a year earlier
- Affected missions include Congo, CAR, South Sudan, Lebanon, Cyprus, Kosovo; UN support office in Somalia also impacted
- Follows meeting between Guterres and donors including U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz