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The Global
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Arghandiwal for sanctions is a significant development. It is the first time that SIGAR has nominated an Afghan official for sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act. The nomination is a sign that SIGAR is serious about holding Afghan officials
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Arghandiwal was appointed finance minister in 2019 by then-President Ashraf Ghani. He was responsible for overseeing the Afghan government's finances and implementing its economic policies. However, he was also accused of corruption and mismanagement.
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Arghandiwal had used his position to enrich himself and his family. The report also found that he had used his position to benefit his political allies and to silence his critics.
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