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UN says global funding shortfalls force major cuts to Somalia and Yemen response plans
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The United Nations announced sharp reductions to planned humanitarian response targets in Somalia and an addendum to Yemen’s plan, citing unprecedented funding shortfalls and reprioritization to focus on the most life‑saving activities.
The United Nations told reporters it has drastically reduced planned targets for humanitarian assistance in Somalia and narrowed Yemen’s 2025 response after global funding fell far short of needs, forcing agencies to prioritize life‑saving support.
The UN briefing said the revised Somalia response will target 1,300,000 people in 2025, down from an initial target of 4,600,000 — a reduction of more than 70 percent. The reprioritized plan is estimated to cost about $367,000,000, roughly a 74 percent cut from the $1.4 billion originally…
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