The United States is pouring more money into Afghanistan. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken announced that nearly $144 million in humanitarian assistance has been targeted for those in need of aid in the battle-scarred country.
The latest round of assistance increases the total amount of U.S. aid sent to Afghanistan in 2021 to $474 million, the largest amount of assistance to any nation.
"As part of our enduring commitment to the people of Afghanistan, the United States announced today nearly $144 million in humanitarian assistance to those affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis," Blinken said in a statement.
The independent humanitarian organizations that will receive the money include the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, United Nations Children’s Fund, International organization for Migration, the World Health Organization and other international and non-governmental organizations that have been extensively vetted.
The U.S. government says an estimated 18 million Afghans will benefit from the assistance, including lifesaving protection, food security support, essential health care, winterization assistance, logistics and emergency food aid.
Blinken made it clear the assistance will not benefit the Taliban, “whom we will continue to hold accountable for the commitments they have made.”
