An American official said the United States could not guarantee that the money would not fall into terrorist hands, so it has ruled out releasing it anytime soon.
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Afghans Urge Court Not to Give Frozen Central Bank Assets to Sept. 11 Families
Advocates for the Afghan people say it would be unjust and illegal to use $3.5 billion of Afghanistan’s assets to pay off the Taliban’s judgment debts.
Your Monday Briefing: Fears of Invasion Mount
Airlines suspend flights over Ukraine.
Biden’s Decision on Frozen Funds Stokes Anger Among Afghans
“It is a cruel act and a betrayal,” one shopkeeper said of the White House’s move, which could effectively bankrupt the Afghan central bank.
Biden Moves to Split $7 Billion in Frozen Afghan Funds
The president intends to use the Afghan central bank’s assets to fund needs in Afghanistan amid a humanitarian disaster, and compensate victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.