Category: Democracy & Human Rights

US President inks order splitting frozen Afghan funds

MONITORING (SW) – United States President Joe Biden has signed an executive order creating the possibility of splitting $7bn in frozen Afghan funds held in the US, potentially allotting half for humanitarian aid to the country while keeping the other half available for possible seizure by victims of the September 11 attacks.

Cabinet approves plan to help the needy

KABUL (SW) – The cabinet of the Islamic Emirate has approved the proposed plan aimed at helping the disabled, orphans and widows during the 22nd session chaired by Prime Minister Mohammad Hassan Akhund.