A United Kingdom policy overhaul will sideline conflict and development commitments in favor of boosting “national security,” its government has revealed, triggering strong criticism from politicians and peace-building groups.
Officials have lifted the lid on the objectives behind the scrapping of the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund, which runs projects to “promote international peace and stability” in fragile states including Lebanon, Syria, Somalia, and Palestine.
In April, CSSF will be folded into a wider-ranging Integrated Security Fund. In a new document, the U.K.’s Cabinet Office has:
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Rob Merrick
Rob Merrick is the U.K. Correspondent for Devex, covering FCDO and British aid. He reported on all the key events in British politics of the past 25 years from Westminster, including the financial crash, the Brexit fallout, the "Partygate" scandal, and the departures of Boris Johnson and Liz Truss. Rob has worked for The Independent and the Press Association and is a regular commentator on TV and radio. He can be reached at rob.merrick@devex.com.
