Norwegian NGO Norsk Folkehjelp rejects US funding conditions, cuts 1,700 jobs

Norsk Folkehjelp, a Norwegian demining NGO, has renounced US State Department funding rather than comply with new conditions it deems unacceptable, leading to roughly 1,700 job cuts worldwide. The conditions reportedly restrict work in certain areas, though specifics remain unclear. This marks a notable instance of a major humanitarian actor rejecting US funding terms, potentially signaling broader friction between NGOs and US foreign policy.