Wednesday, August 25, 2021

World Bank halts aid to Afghanistan

(News 1st): The World Bank has halted funding for projects in Afghanistan after the Taliban seized control of the country, citing concerns over how the Taliban’s takeover will impact “the country’s development prospects, especially for women”. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) also suspended payments to Afghanistan recently. Moreover, the Biden administration has also frozen the assets of […]

World Bank halts aid to Afghanistan

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