Diplomatic efforts seek to avert Trump split with UN refugee agency, sources say
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The Trump administration has considered cutting ties with the U.N. refugee agency in recent weeks. In response, diplomats and U.N. officials have launched a campaign to persuade the United States to maintain its support. The U.S. is a major donor to the refugee agency, and a split could have significant implications for global refugee assistance.
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Trump administration has weighed cutting ties with UN refugee agency.
The Trump administration has weighed cutting ties with the U.N. refugee agency.
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Diplomats and U.N. officials have campaigned to persuade the United States to maintain support for the refugee agency.
The Straits Times- Trump administration has weighed cutting ties with UN refugee agency.
- Diplomats and UN officials launched a campaign to persuade the US to maintain support.
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Loaded language removed<p>GENEVA/WASHINGTON, July 20 - The Trump administration has in recent weeks weighed cutting ties with the U.N. refugee agency, prompting a campaign by diplomats and U.N. officials to persuade the United States to maintain support, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.</p>
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Diplomats and U.N. officials have campaigned to persuade the United States to maintain support for the refugee agency.
The Straits TimesThe information came from sources familiar with the matter.
The Straits TimesThe Trump administration has weighed cutting ties with the U.N. refugee agency.
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