A recent report by the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) raises concerns that approximately $293 million in US humanitarian aid intended for Afghanistan may have been diverted to the Taliban. The SIGAR report highlights compliance failures among Afghan bureaus receiving US funds, with only three of five providing the required documentation.
In response to these findings, the US State Department has acknowledged the necessity of an investigation to ensure that aid is not misappropriated. Taliban chief spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid denied the allegations, stating that international aid is managed by NGOs and closely supervised by Afghanistan’s Ministry of Commerce, with no interference from the Taliban.
