The Afghan Central Bank cannot replace its paper currency, and as a result, Afghani bills are crumbling along with the economy. At this point, aid agencies are forced to feed half the country,” Bulos explained. For example, people have balked at the idea of giving the Taliban money because they were afraid that other countries would sanction it. Companies that were supposed to transport all that paper money into the country were afraid because they thought they would be subject to sanctions,” Bulos explained. Bulos discussed whether it is in the United States’ best interest to help stabilize the Afghan economy.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 13, 2022 12:41 UTC