
U.N. proposes drastic budget cuts to stem crisis amid internal discontent
The cuts in resources and posts are part of a broader goal to reduce the U.N.'s current budget of $3.72 billion by up to 20%.
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The cuts in resources and posts are part of a broader goal to reduce the U.N.'s current budget of $3.72 billion by up to 20%.
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