Kabul- Stir up The US House of Representatives On June 24, the draft law banning taxes to terrorists, on June 24, was a widespread controversy in Afghanistan, and a government condemned Taliban movement What she considered an attempt to politicize humanitarian aid, while politicians and analysts warn of its repercussions that may deepen the country’s isolation and threaten its stability.
The law, which aims to prevent the Taliban from taking advantage of American funds, whether directly or through international aid channels, gives the US State Department expanded powers to monitor financing flows through NGOs andUnited NationsAmid reports indicating the movement’s benefit from aid by imposing fees and taxes, which sparked sharp criticism in Congress.
Brian Mast, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee in the US House of Representatives, welcomed the approval of this law, stressing in a statement that “this project guarantees that even the rupees of the American people will not reach the Taliban, neither directly, nor through secret channels, nor through weak governments or suspicious non -governmental organizations. Whoever sends money to the Taliban, cannot be considered a friend of the United States.”
Afghani rejected
Mast said that the law responds to the report of the American Inspector General for the Reconstruction of Afghanistan in May 2024, which revealed that $ 10.9 million of aid allocated to Afghanistan was paid as taxes to Taliban by relief organizations, and obliges the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to implement strict supervisory programs and provide periodic reports toFor CongressWhich reflects wide Republican support to tighten politics towards the movement.
“We are following the developments of American law with concern, and we refuse to use humanitarian aid as a political pressure tool. Our administration depends on local revenues, and we are ready to cooperate with international authorities to ensure transparency in the distribution of aid.”
He added that the American restrictions “will harm the Afghan people more than any other party,” calling for international mechanisms that respect the sovereignty of Afghanistan.
This position is in line with previous statements by the Taliban officials. In January, Mullah Hamadallah, the deputy spokesman for the Afghan government, denied any American aid, saying that “the United States did not provide one dollar to the Emirate of Afghanistan, but rather frozen billions of dollars from our assets.”
Last February, the Afghan Ministry of Economy confirmed that “any American action regarding allocating or transferring frozen assets is unacceptable,” warning that this represents a “violation of the sovereignty of Afghanistan.”
On June 2, he refused Afghan government spokesman God bless MujahidThe demands of US President Donald Trump to return military equipment worth $ 7 billion, and considered it “war spoils”.
American pressure
For his part, the former Afghan Interior Minister, Muhammad Omar Dawzi, warned that the law may lead Afghanistan to a “humanitarian and financial disaster”, noting that the Taliban “will not be able to finance the state budget from local taxes alone.”
Dodzi told Al -Jazeera Net that Washington was providing 3 types of support:
- Security aid to fight ISIS.
- Humanitarian aid arrives through international channels, partially benefited from the Taliban.
- Financing to complete stalled American projects.
He stressed that cutting this aid will lead to a severe shortage of the dollar in the Afghan market, which will weaken the national currency and prevent the government from paying the salaries of employees.
The Taliban called for “reviewing its closed policies and gaining the satisfaction of the people” to improve its relationship with the international community, warning that “its failure will lead to political and social chaos.”
American law comes amid pressure within Congress to tighten policy towards the Taliban, especially after the report of the American Inspector General, which indicated that $ 10.9 million of US aid went to the Taliban through fees and taxes.
“Since August 2021, the United States has sent about 5 billion dollars in cash to Afghanistan, indirectly benefiting from the Taliban,” said the law presenter, Republican MP Tim Pragith.
While the former Afghan vice president claimed God is good, The movement has received “12 billion dollars secretly” since 2021, allegations that have not been officially confirmed.
Critics also indicated that “about 40 million dollars are delivered per week to the Taliban,” but these allegations lack conclusive evidence, as the US President’s administration denies Donald Trump Delivery of any direct aid to the movement. And the law, which is awaiting approval Senate And Trump’s signing raises questions about Washington’s strategy: Do you seek to isolate the Taliban or to contain the stability of the region?
Economist Abdullah Wali Zadeh warned that restricting aid would lead to “severe financial narrowing”, explaining to Al -Jazeera Net that international aid is nourishing the local economy through relief projects. And that its pieces may lead to the collapse of the currency price and the high inflation. He believed that the American move “is not isolated from geopolitical accounts”, and may represent political pressure more than a purely financial action.
As for political analyst Ahmed Saidi, he says that American law “reflects confusion in Washington’s policy towards Afghanistan,” and adds to Al -Jazeera Net, “The law may push the Taliban towards more isolation, which opens the way for countries such as China and Russia to enhance its influence. How can humanitarian aid be guaranteed without dealing with the existing system?”.
He pointed out that Moscow recently removed the movement from the list of terrorist organizations, and Pakistan appointed an ambassador in Kabul, which reflects diplomatic transformations that may fill the American void. He added that the international community “is required to create mechanisms that prevent the punishment of the Afghan people or the granting of unintended legitimacy.”
Human repercussions
For its part, the United Nations expressed its deep concern about the impact of the law on its humanitarian operations in Afghanistan. “Any restrictions on aid will exacerbate the suffering of the millions who depend on it to stay,” Yans Lerke, a spokesman for the Humanitarian Affairs Coordination Office, told Al -Jazeera Net.
He continued, “In Afghanistan, 19.2 million people need humanitarian aid in 2025 due to a lack of Food securityDrought, economic collapse. The law may hinder our operations, especially in the Taliban control areas, threatening to provide food, shelter and health care.
According to Yerka, the Office of Humanitarian Coordination faces complex challenges in Afghanistan, where coordination with the actual authorities (the Taliban) must be to ensure the arrival of aid, which may conflict with American restrictions.
In a report issued in December 2024, the office indicated that 70% of Afghanistan’s population suffers from food insecurity, and that the global financing crisis ($ 47 billion is required for 2025) makes any additional catastrophic restrictions.
The spokesman also warned in February 2025, in a similar context GazaThe restriction of aid exposes millions of life, calling for mechanisms that guarantee safe access to relief without politicization.
He stressed that the United Nations is committed to the principles of neutrality and independence, but it needs international support to avoid the collapse of basic services. As the Senate’s decision is waiting, the fate of the relationship between Washington and Kabul remains suspended. The law puts the Taliban in front of two options:
- Openness to the international community and alleviate its policies.
- Or facing isolation that may threaten its internal stability.
On the other hand, the United States is facing a challenge in achieving a balance between its security goals and humanitarian responsibilities. Amid this tension, the Afghan people remain hostage to international decisions and a complex local reality.