Afghanistan had a plan to free itself from cash. Now it risks running out.
Published Date: 8/20/2021
Source: technologyreview.com
Afghanistan’s banking system is in a state of collapse, and people throughout the country are running out of money. And this cash crisis—partly due to the international community’s efforts to starve the Taliban of resources—is having an outsized effect on everyday Afghan citizens, leaving many without access to important services as the UN warns of…