Taliban seize millions from former Afghan government officials

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid.

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid addresses a press conference in Kabul on September 7, 2021. PHOTO | AAMIR QURESHI | AFP

What you need to know:

  • Most government employees have yet to return to work -- and in many cases salaries had already not been paid for months -- leaving millions scrambling to make ends meet.
  • Even those with money in the bank are struggling, as branches limit withdrawals to the equivalent of $200 a week -- with customers having to queue for hours