The U.S. rightly treats this "autogolpe" like an open military coup, suspending all but humanitarian assistance.

Acting under a law that suspends assistance if an unlawful government seizes power in a country, the United States halted its modest aid program.

The United States suspended military assistance in February 1978.

The World Bank suspended new assistance for rural farmers in 1984.

The Federal Government should consider suspending financial assistance to states that fail to enforce the water standards.

Tokyo's Aid to Beijing Japan has also suspended new economic assistance to China.

"This includes imposing trade restrictions and suspending U.S. Government programs or assistance to entities under investigation."

The tax crisis has forced the International Monetary Fund to suspend financial assistance to Moscow, further weakening the economy.

Canada has officially cut all ties with the members of the Hamas cabinet and is suspending assistance to the Palestinian Authority.

If these general conditions are not met, the Council can decide to suspend financial assistance.