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Washington cuts aid to Afghanistan amid political stalemate

3/23/2020, 10:42:27 PM


US Foreign Minister Mike Pompeo failed to convince Afghan leaders on Monday to form a united government and announced plans to cut aid to Afghanistan by $ 1 billion.

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" We are ready to cut an additional billion in 2021, " he said in a statement after an eight-hour visit to Kabul.

" The United States is disappointed with them and what their attitude means for Afghanistan and our shared interests ," he added.