Afghans protest over country's 'seized' assets

By Xinhua News Agency

Sep 19, 2022 12:10 am

KABUL: Hundreds of Afghans gathered in front of the former Afghanistan Human Rights Commission office in capital Kabul Saturday to protest against the US recent announcement regarding transferring a part of Afghanistan's national reserves to a trust in Switzerland, calling for the full release of the assets.

Holding placards and banners, the protesters chanted anti-US slogans, blaming the United States for the ongoing humanitarian and economic crisis in Afghanistan.

‘RETURN OUR MONEY’ Afghans take part in a protest in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Hundreds of Afghans gathered in front of the former Afghanistan Human Rights Commission office in capital Kabul Saturday to protest against the US recent announcement regarding transferring a part of Afghanistan’s national reserves to a trust in Switzerland, calling for the full release of the assets. XINHUA PHOTO

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