May 31, 2024 | Image source: 2024 Quarterly Report Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) | The Taliban has been invited by Russia to a major economic forum in St Petersburg June 5th-8th. The growing partnership raises many questions including if the US Congress is still funding the terrorist organization.
Read: Russia invites Afghanistan’s Taliban to major economic forum
Is the U.S. still funding the Taliban?
In April 2023 John Sopko, the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction testified at House Oversight Committee where he said, “Unfortunately, as I sit here today, I cannot assure you we are not now funding the Taliban.”
Read: U.S. taxpayers may be funding the Taliban and Afghan terror groups
In December 2023, H.R.6617 was introduced, to require a report on payments provided to the Taliban and congressional review of agreements signed with the Taliban.
Link to H.R. 6617 HERE
Americans need to know if Congress is funding the Taliban who are now becoming closer allies of Russia and China.
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Related
Congressman Jim McDermott w/ Tucker Carlson on CNN Crossfire Sept. 10, 2002 Acknowledges the US funded the Taliban. LINK
Report: U.S. Sending BILLIONS to Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan
More Context
2014 | Global Research | Who Put the Taliban into Power? Who is Funding them Now? LINK
“In the 1980’s the United States, Saudi Arabia, and elements within the then Pakistani government funneled millions of dollars, weapons, equipment, and even foreign fighters into Afghanistan in a bid to oust Soviet occupiers. Representatives of this armed proxy front would even visit the White House, meeting President Ronald Reagan personally. (see image below) LINK
2011 Report EVALUATING U.S. FOREIGN ASSISTANCE TO AFGHANISTAN 2011
June 21, 2010 | CBS News | Taliban Gets U.S. Tax Dollars?
“A congressional report obtained by CBS News indicates that, through a government contract, U.S. taxpayer dollars could wind up in the hands of the Taliban in Afghanistan.” Video