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White House recommended on Wednesday terminating U.S. funding for nearly two dozen programs that conduct work on war crimes and accountability globally.

The White House on Wednesday recommended terminating U.S. Funding for nearly two dozen programs engaged in global war crimes and accountability work.

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The claim states that the White House recommended on a Wednesday to terminate U.S. Funding for nearly two dozen programs that conduct work on war crimes and accountability globally. Multiple credible sources, including Reuters and News24, confirm this action was recommended by the White House on Wednesday, June 26, 2025. These sources mention that the funding cuts target nearly two dozen programs involved in investigating and promoting accountability for war crimes across various countries such as Myanmar, Syria, and Ukraine.

The recommendation is corroborated by internal government documents and multiple US sources familiar with the matter. There is no contradictory information in the search results, and the claim aligns directly with the reported facts from these reliable news outlets.

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Exclusive: White House wants deep cut in US funding for war crimes...

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White House signals shift in priorities, deep cuts in US funding for war crimes...

news24.com
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