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August 25, 2021

World Bank Cuts Funds for Afghanistan as U.N. Warns of Looming Catastrophe
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In other news on Afghanistan, the World Bank has joined the
International Monetary Fund in cutting off funds for Afghanistan. This
comes as aid groups are warning of a looming humanitarian catastrophe.
The U.N. says 14 million Afghans - about a third of the country - are
facing food insecurity.


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