Why Billions in Afghan Funds Are Still Locked Away in Switzerland

P.M. Edition for Feb. 9. In 2021, when the U.S. withdrew troops from Afghanistan, the Biden administration froze billions of dollars the Afghan central bank kept in reserves in the U.S. Much of it was put into an account in Switzerland, and pitched as a way to help the Afghan people. But so far, no funds have been released. Reporter Daniella Cheslow joins host Annmarie Fertoli to explain why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices