White House to Split $7 Billion Between 9/11 Victims and Afghanistan

President Biden is expected to sign an executive order today allowing $7 billion in frozen assets from Afghanistan’s Central Bank to be distributed for humanitarian assistance in the country and to victims of the 9/11 terror attacks. The funds were frozen following the collapse of the central government in Kabul in August. $3.5 billion will go toward providing relief inside the country, while the remaining $3.5 billion will be made available for terror victims who have been fighting in court for compensation using the frozen funds. Their claims will be litigated in court.