Afghans across the political spectrum have decried an executive order from President Joe Biden last week, accusing the U.S. of taking money that belongs to Afghans.
On Monday, the detention of some young men selling heart-shaped flowers in recognition of Valentine’s Day was a stark reminder that the new all-male religion-driven administration has no tolerance for Western ideas of romance.
More than $9 billion in Afghanistan’s foreign assets were frozen after the Taliban takeover. Last week, President Joe Biden— out of $7 billion of Afghanistan’s assets frozen in the United States — would be given to families of America’s 9/11 victims. The other $3.5 billion would be freed for Afghan aid.
Months after the United States pulled out of Afghanistan, the country is receiving international food aid — but much of it is being diverted to the Taliban, says Matt Zeller of No One Left Behind. Meanwhile, Afghan families who arrived to the United States need sponsors and translators to adjust to living here, and Congress is establishing a bipartisan Afghanistan War Commission to review the history of the 20-year war.
The Taliban have re-opened the country’s passport office, which is clogged with thousands of people a day. The Taliban have promised Afghans they can travel but only with proper documents. Those trying to leave seem largely driven by fear of a failing economy or the desire for greater freedom in a more liberal society.
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