Watch: Taliban flaunt weapons, dollars after US, IMF freeze funds amidst Afghan turmoil- Afghanistan News
Watch: Taliban flaunt weapons, dollars after US, IMF freeze funds amidst Afghan turmoil- Afghanistan News As the United States and the International Monetary Fund restricted Afghanistan’s access to money, the Taliban demonstrated their military advantages. Videos show Taliban members displaying guns and cash confiscated from Afghan troops. Among the seized items are a range of guns, pistols, and even costly weaponry. In another video, an islamic group member is seen carrying confiscated US cash. On Wednesday, the IMF denied Afghanistan access to a USD 460 million emergency reserve. The IMF’s decision to withhold funding came as a result of pressure from the Biden administration. On August 15, 2021, the Taliban, Afghanistan’s new rulers, seized control of Kabul. Its rapid grabbing of trade channels and overtaking of border crossings has sent shockwaves across the world. Afghanistan News: Taliban men enjoy rides at amusement park after capturing Afghanistan
