US Considers Withholding HIV Aid to Zambia for Mineral Access

A draft State Department memo reveals that the Trump administration is considering using HIV aid as leverage against Zambia, potentially ending health support on a massive scale to pressure the African country for mineral access.

16 Mar, 13:37 — 16 Mar, 13:37

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No H.I.V. Aid Without More Access to Minerals: U.S. Ponders ‘Sticks’ Against Zambia

A draft State Department memo outlines ways the Trump administration may ratchet up pressure on the African country by ending health support “on a massive scale.”

By Stephanie Nolen

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US Considers Withholding HIV Aid to Zambia for Mineral Access

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No H.I.V. Aid Without More Access to Minerals: U.S. Ponders ‘Sticks’ Against Zambia

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