UN chief says the U.S. has 'legal obligation' to fund agencies after Trump's withdrawal order
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Key Points:
- The United States announced it is withdrawing support from over 30 U.N.-related agencies and dozens of other international organizations, prompting criticism from U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres who emphasized the U.S.'s legal obligation to pay dues under the U.N. Charter.
- The Trump administration's move follows a yearlong review and includes agencies focused on climate, labor, and migration, reflecting its stance against initiatives it deems overly focused on diversity or "woke" issues.
- U.N. officials expressed surprise at the withdrawal announcement, which was communicated via news reports and social media without formal notification from the U.S. government.
- The U.S. has not paid its full annual contributions to the U.N. regular budget recently,
