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Coverage dated November 21, 2021

UN warns Afghan financial system could collapse in months

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The United Nations has warned that Afghanistan’s financial system could collapse in months due to a rise in people unable to repay loans,

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  1. CNN

    U.N. warns of 'colossal' collapse of Afghan banking system (opens CNN)

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    The United Nations on Monday pushed for urgent action to prop up Afghanistan's banks, warning that a spike in people who are unable to repay loans as well as lower deposits and a cash liquidity crunch could cause the financial system to collapse within months.

  2. The Hill

    UN warns Afghan financial system could collapse in months (opens The Hill)

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    The United Nations has warned that Afghanistan’s financial system could collapse in months due to a rise in people unable to repay loans,

  3. KEYT Santa Barbara

    U.N. warns of 'colossal' collapse of Afghan banking system | NewsChannel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    Reuters The United Nations on Monday pushed for urgent action to prop up Afghanistan's banks, warning that a spike in people who are unable to repay loans

  4. Deutsche Welle

    Afghan banking system on brink of collapse, UN warns | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Afghanistan's banks have fallen into disarray following the Taliban's takeover of the country, a UN report says. The world body has called for urgent measures to prevent the banking system from a "colossal" collapse.

  5. Washington Examiner

    United Nations officials warn of Afghanistan economic collapse (opens Washington Examiner)

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    International officials have expressed concern about the risks if Afghanistan's financial systems continue on their path to collapse.

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