The US administration of President Donald Trump is sending a strong signal about the closure of the Agency for International Development. A notice has appeared on the USAID website announcing the suspension of 10,000 employees starting Friday.
In the statement, USAID states that all "directly engaged personnel" will be suspended, except for those with "mission-critical functions, core leadership, and specifically designated programs . "
The move is the latest in a string of cuts President Donald Trump has made to government-funded programs since returning to office last month.
Many have argued that the choice to close it could have a profound impact on humanitarian programs around the world. (A2 Televizion)