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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Shafiqur Rahman

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh welcome $73 million in new U.S. financial aid

The U.S. government has confirmed it would provide $73 million in new financial aid for Rohingya refugees through the United Nations' food agency, easing worries among more than 1 million refugees that essential food rations would be cut.

Aid agencies, the U.N. and refugees have voiced concerns after the World Food Program warned it may be affected after U.S. President Donald Trump's administration announced it was cutting international aid.

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