GENEVA/WASHINGTON ¨C The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump?has in recent weeks weighed cutting ties with the U.N. refugee agency, prompting a campaign by diplomats and U.N. officials to persuade the United States to maintain support, sources familiar with the matter said.
Eight people including diplomats, aid sources and a congressional source said?that Washington ¡ª ?historically the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees¡¯ (UNHCR) largest donor ¡ª has been considering disengaging from the agency.
Several said a decision had been expected last week, but no announcement was made, ?suggesting that ?the lobbying effort may have helped delay or avert a move.
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