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In December last year, the Secretary General of Danish Refugee Council, Charlotte Slente, visited Columbia. The USA has announced terminations of aid to the organization's projects in Columbia. (Archive photo). Photo: Luisa Gonzalez/Reuters

Danish Refugee Council to lay Off 2,000 after aid halt

Following a near-complete pause on development aid by the U.S. government, the Danish Refugee Council expects to lay off up to 2,000 employees. Over 1,000 employees have already been notified about their layoffs. The layoffs will affect employees working on projects across 21 countries,...

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