The United States is delivering $60 million in “quick aid” to Tunisian families in need as a result of the country’s continued economic hardships, which have been made worse by the conflict in Ukraine.
According to the U.S. State Department, the award from USAID would enable UNICEF to provide direct assistance to Tunisia’s most vulnerable citizens, including financial aid for school-related expenses.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement that “the United States continues to stand with the Tunisian people as they cope with a protracted economic crisis at home and confront food insecurity that is made worse by Russia’s actions in Ukraine.”
On top of existing American assistance, $60 million will be provided.
Additionally, the nation’s foreign exchange reserves have decreased and inflation has increased. Although it is uncertain if the government can undertake the reforms demanded by the international finance body, it is trying to clinch a rescue agreement with the IMF.
The COVID-19 epidemic, extreme weather, as well as instability from the invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February, have all contributed to a rising worldwide food crisis that has caused hundreds of thousands of people to be starving or to face hunger in areas of Africa and elsewhere.
In the meantime, a report claims that thousands of Tunisians have attempted to leave their country for the European Union via Belgrade in pursuit of asylum.
