RASC News Agency: According to a recent report from the US Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), Afghanistan has received $11.11 billion in aid since the withdrawal of US troops. VT announced on November 8th that the exact allocation of this amount remains unclear, but it is believed that the funds were either sent to Afghanistan under Taliban control or used for the evacuation and resettlement of Afghanistani refugees.
SIGAR’s report highlights that the US Ministry of Defense utilized a significant portion of the aid, totaling $5.08 billion, in the financial years of 2022 and 2023 to support the refugees with their evacuation, resettlement, and basic needs.
The report further reveals that $2.52 billion of the aid was allocated to humanitarian and development sectors in Afghanistan, while over $3.5 billion was dedicated to stabilizing the country’s economic system and preventing bankruptcy over the past two years.
These findings shed light on the substantial financial support provided by the United States, alongside China’s investment presence, which has contributed to the resurgence of the Taliban’s control in Afghanistan. Despite this, some American officials have expressed concerns about sending aid to a country under Taliban rule, with one senator calling for a plan to halt such assistance.
Since 2002, the United States has sent a total of approximately $147.23 billion to Afghanistan across various sectors. While aid has been crucial in supporting the Afghanistani people, it has also sparked debates and criticism within the US government.
The Biden administration has faced scrutiny for providing assistance to a country now governed by the Taliban. Efforts are underway to explore alternative strategies that ensure aid reaches those in need without strengthening the Taliban’s grip on power.
