Biden assessing Afghanistan aid after earthquake
06/22/22
https://thehill.com/policy/international/3532897-biden-assessing-how-to-help-afghanistan-after-earthquake/
“President Biden is monitoring developments and has directed USAID and other federal government partners to assess U.S. response options to help those most affected,” White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said in a statement.
“Our humanitarian partners are already delivering medical care and shelter supplies on the ground. We are committed to continuing our support for the needs of the Afghan people as we stand with them during and in the aftermath of this terrible tragedy.”
The U.S. withdrew its military and diplomatic presence in Afghanistan in August 2021 in a chaotic and deadly operation, but has provided $720 million in humanitarian assistance between that time and March 2022.
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