IMF suspends Afghanistan's access to Fund resources over lack of clarity on government

Name: IMF suspends Afghanistan's access to Fund resources over lack of clarity on government
Uploaded: 2021-08-19T12:39:10+00:00
Duration: 4 min 1 s
Description: The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday (August 18) that Afghanistan will not be able to access IMF resources, including a new allocation of Special Drawing Rights reserves, due to a lack of clarity over the recognition of its government after the Taliban seized control of Kabul. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle gives his analysis.

Issued on: 19/08/2021 - 14:39

The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday (August 18) that Afghanistan will not be able to access IMF resources, including a new allocation of Special Drawing Rights reserves, due to a lack of clarity over the recognition of its government after the Taliban seized control of Kabul. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle gives his analysis.