Trump Signs Order: US Withdraws from UN Resolutions

usa - President Trump signs orders to withdraw from UN Human Rights Council and UNRWA in the Middle East, cutting funding and reevaluating international organizations.

US Withdraws from UN Resolutions

President Donald Trump has signed orders to withdraw the US from the UN Human Rights Council and the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The White House stated that the US has done its part in supporting international organizations.

Implications of the Order

The decision includes cutting the budget contributions that the US government regularly provides to the UN. The State Department will cease all payments to UNRWA and UNHRC and will inform the UN Secretary-General accordingly. Additionally, a comprehensive review will be conducted within 90 days regarding the US membership in UNESCO.

Reevaluation of International Organizations

The US government will not only scrutinize organizations within the UN but also other international bodies the country is a member of. All international treaties and organizations the US is a party to will be reviewed within 180 days to assess the possibility of withdrawal from agreements deemed contrary to the country's interests.

White House Statement

The White House's statement emphasized that this decision will strengthen the US's stance in the international arena and ensure more effective utilization of funds allocated to international organizations. It was highlighted that while the US remains committed to supporting international organizations, this support should not evolve into policies detrimental to the country's security and its allies' interests.