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Burkina Faso : United States allocates $55 million to humanitarian crisis

Samantha Power, head of U.S. humanitarian aid, announces $55 million in aid to address urgent needs in Burkina Faso. The crisis, exacerbated by conflicts and insurgencies, severely affects around 6.3 million Burkinabés. Power calls for increased protection of civilians and unrestricted access to humanitarian aid.