WHAT SIGAR REVIEWED Since 2001, the U.S. government and other donors have funded development and humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan through public international organizations (PIOs) and...
Originating Component: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Effective: December 21, 2023 Releasability: Cleared for public release. Available on the Directives Division Website at...
In the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck Japan’s central region on New Year’s Day, the United States stands unwaveringly with our friend and ally, Japan. Recognizing the situation’s...
The United States welcomes the 72-hour ceasefire committed to by the parties to the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This development is a follow-up to the confidence...
WHAT THE UNITED STATES IS DOING IN AFGHANISTAN Two years after U.S. forces withdrew from Afghanistan, the United States remains the largest donor to the Afghan people. In that time, the United States...
In 2022, the United States transferred the $3.5 billion in Afghan central bank assets previously frozen in the United States to the Swiss-based Fund for the Afghan People or the Afghan Fund. Although...
FACT SHEET: Release of the 2023 Women, Peace and Security Strategy and National Action Plan Promoting women’s meaningful participation, leadership and engagement in decision-making at all levels is...
Report Highlights: FAS Manila expects rice imports to decline to 3.5 million MT as high prices in the international market and price ceilings ordered by the President disincentivize imports. Rice...
“Human trafficking is a challenge that transcends borders, so we must partner with allies across the globe to detect human trafficking, connect victims with supportive services, and strengthen...
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report summarizes SIGAR’s oversight work and updates developments in U.S. assistance and reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan from April 1–June 30, 2023. During this reporting...