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.

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