US Officially Resumes Funding For Rebel-Aligned White Helmets In Syria
"US, Dutch, British, Danish and German governments have been funding the White Helmets, a non-governmental organization, through proxies for around five years."
"US, Dutch, British, Danish and German governments have been funding the White Helmets, a non-governmental organization, through proxies for around five years."
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