NEW YORK -- The International Monetary Fund announced on Wednesday that Afghanistan will not be able to access funding from the organization, including an upcoming payment of nearly half a billion dollars, as the Taliban establishes control in Kabul.
Afghanistan turmoil
IMF cuts off Afghanistan funds as Taliban take control
US mounted pressure campaign to block $455m payment due next week
The IMF decision comes amid uncertainty over whether the international community will recognize a Taliban government © Reuters
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