Congress committee opposes request for funds to cover Taliban’s costs

 

KABUL (Pajhwok): A Capitol Hill committee denied the request to cover the militants' costs such as food and lodging during peace talks, according to BBC on Friday.

The Trump administration wanted to reimburse the Taliban for their expenses attending recent peace talks, according to a congressional aide.

It was rejected because it would have amounted to support for terrorists.

The Pentagon confirmed it "requested the authority to use funds to facilitate [the] meetings".

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