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The people of Afghanistan face humanitarian and economic crises exacerbated by the pandemic, drought and corruption. Photo: Andy Scott
The people of Afghanistan face humanitarian and economic crises exacerbated by the pandemic, drought and corruption. Photo: Andy Scott
US sets up Afghan relief fund with previously frozen money
Amid famine and drought, $3.5bn in frozen funds from Afghanistan’s central bank will be managed by US and international partners
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The National
14 September, 2022