- The administration is pushing for significant institutional reform in coordination with the United Nations.
- U.S. contributions and arrears strain U.N. budget, leading to reports of a financial collapse risk.
The US is threatening withdrawal and funding cuts to the UN, while visa denials are impacting General Assembly delegations.
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Updated Sep 22
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What happened
The US is threatening withdrawal and funding cuts to the UN, while visa denials are impacting General Assembly delegations.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Funding cuts are severely impacting UN operations.Sub-event
US reassessment of global role and criticism of UN inaction by Barack Obama.1 source
UN urges US to reconsider visa denial policy and adherence to headquarters agreements.1 source
- Mahmoud Abbas sought to address the UN General Assembly virtually after the administration denied his visa to enter the US.Sub-event
US actions regarding funding and visas are creating specific operational challenges for the UN.1 source
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United Nations
global international and intergovernmental organization
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general assembly
meeting of all the members of an organization
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