Surprisingly, the United States continues to provide financial assistance to the Taliban government, despite Washington withdrawing from several United Nations bodies as part of efforts to reduce its global expenditures. According to available information, the United States paid $45 million in cash to the Taliban on January 13, 2026, and has also assured the provision of an additional $90 million by the end of the same month.
Sources report that in mid-January 2026, the US State Department confirmed to the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) that the United States is transferring approximately $80 million in cash to the Taliban every 10 to 14 days. These continuous cash transfers have raised serious concerns among international circles and human rights organizations.
Critics argue that the direct transfer of large amounts of cash to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan violates basic principles of transparency and accountability, while effectively providing the Taliban government with financial stability. In contrast, the United States has consistently claimed that these funds are being provided for humanitarian purposes; however, clear details regarding the use of these funds have not been disclosed.
Notably, Washington has also stopped publicly sharing information about the $40 million cash shipments sent to the Taliban since May 2023, further fueling doubts and suspicions. Analysts believe that this US policy is not only marked by contradictions but also raises serious questions regarding regional security, counterterrorism narratives, and claims of humanitarian assistance.
Political observers note that the continued financial assistance to the Taliban comes at a time when the situation regarding women’s rights, freedom of expression, and minority protections in Afghanistan remains deeply concerning, once again placing US policy toward Afghanistan under intense global scrutiny.
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