U.S. Withdraws $160 Million In Funding From Afghanistan

The US State Department announced the withdrawal of $100 million from an Afghan energy project due to the Afghan government's lack of transparency in managing US resources. An additional $60 million in assistance is also withheld. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo emphasized the US's stance against the misuse of foreign aid and highlighted the importance of free and fair elections in Afghanistan. The US continues to support Afghan elections, with citizens set to vote in the presidential election at the month's end.

Why did the US State Department decide to pull $100 million from an Afghan energy project?

• Due to the Afghan government's inability to manage US resources transparently

• Because of a change in US foreign policy

• To redirect funds to another project

• As a response to a request from the Afghan government

What was the reason for withholding an additional $60 million in assistance?

• Lack of transparency by the national procurement

• Completion of the project ahead of schedule

• Improved Afghan government transparency

• A new agreement with the Afghan government

What stance did Secretary of State Mike Pompeo express regarding the misuse of power?

• The US supports those who misuse power

• The US stands against the exploitation of power

• The US is neutral on the issue

• The US encourages the use of power for personal gain

What is the US's goal concerning the upcoming Afghan elections?

• To support only one candidate

• To ensure they are postponed

• To have free and fair elections

• To withdraw from the election process

Who is seeking reelection in the upcoming Afghan presidential election?

• Gulbuddin Hekmatyar

• Abdullah Abdullah

• Ashraf Ghani

• Hamid Karzai