The Trump administration has discussed in recent weeks the possibility of severing ties with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), according to a Reuters report. The move has sparked a lobbying effort by UN diplomats and officials to persuade Washington to maintain support for the agency. The main point of contention revolves around the appointment of a deputy commissioner.
According to a Reuters report published Tuesday morning, the Trump administration has been discussing in recent weeks the possibility of severing ties with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The report cites unnamed sources familiar with the deliberations. The discussions have prompted a campaign by UN diplomats and senior officials to persuade the United States to continue its support for the agency. The main point of contention, according to the report, centers on the appointment of a deputy high commissioner. The United States is the largest financial contributor to UNHCR, which provides aid and protection to refugees worldwide. The report is based on a single source and has not been independently confirmed by other outlets.
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