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February 11, 2022

Biden to Split $7B in Frozen Afghan Assets Between 9/11 Families and Humanitarian Relief
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The New York Times reports President Biden is seeking to split up $7
billion in frozen U.S.-held Afghan assets between the families of 9/11
victims and humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan. The move would keep
the funds out of Taliban control, in line with U.S. policy since last
August's takeover. Aid groups, including the U.N., and others have been
calling on the Biden administration to release the funds in order to
stem a growing economic and humanitarian catastrophe in Afghanistan.


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