Trump administration begins transfer of $725m to UN, amid billions owed
UN secretary general has said UN faces ‘imminent financial collapse’ due to unpaid contributions from member states
TL;DR
- The Trump administration is transferring $725 million to the United Nations.
- This payment is seen as a step towards addressing billions in dues owed by the US.
- The UN secretary-general warned of 'imminent financial collapse' due to unpaid contributions.
- The US is the largest contributor to the UN budget but has refused mandatory payments and cut voluntary funding.
- Failure to pay arrears could result in the loss of US voting rights in the UN General Assembly in January.
- The payment may help the UN avoid immediate spending cuts and cover salaries for a period.