US issues additional exemptions to allow Afghanistan aid
Gulf Times
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The United States announced additional steps on Wednesday easing sanctions against the Taliban to allow aid groups to funnel desperately needed help to the people of Afghanistan.
As the conflict-battered country faces an economic collapse and an acute shortage of food, the US Treasury also updated guidance to make clear that exports of goods and cash transfers are allowed as long as they do not go to individuals targeted by US sanctions.
Treasury said the latest steps also "help implement" the UN Security Council resolution adopted Wednesday that allows aid to flow into the country for one year without violating international sanctions aimed at isolating the Taliban.
"We are committed to supporting the people of Afghanistan, which is why Treasury is taking these additional steps to facilitate assistance," Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo said in a statement.
