美国审查对斯里兰卡的援助,威胁到2028年实现无地雷目标的进展。 US reviews aid to Sri Lanka, threatening progress towards becoming landmine-free by 2028.

美国正在审查其对斯里兰卡的援助,威胁着该国到2028年实现无地雷的目标。 The US is reviewing its aid to Sri Lanka, threatening the country's goal to be landmine-free by 2028. 自2002年以来,美国一直是主要捐助国,为排雷工作作出了重大贡献。 The US has been a major donor, contributing significantly to the demining efforts since 2002. 已经清除了250多万枚地雷,但仍需要清除23平方公里的地雷。 Over 2.5 million landmines have been cleared, but 23 square kilometers still need to be de-mined. 预计将在5月1日前就继续供资作出决定。 A decision on continued funding is expected by May 1. 如果减少援助,可能会推迟斯里兰卡的进展,影响参与排雷进程的3 000名工人。 If aid is reduced, it could delay Sri Lanka's progress and affect the 3,000 workers involved in the demining process.