A recent report by the U.S. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction reveals that Taliban members are colluding with senior United Nations officials to divert international aid intended for Afghanistan. The report indicates that the Taliban continues to provide safe haven, funding, and weapons to al-Qaeda while redirecting as much as 70% of USAID humanitarian funds and other assistance for their own purposes. The diversion reportedly favors Pashtun communities and systematically blocks aid to minority groups. Additionally, the report accuses corrupt U.N. officials of demanding bribes to facilitate the delivery of U.S. assistance, further obstructing aid efforts. Foreign aid groups are also criticized for concealing the diversion of U.S. humanitarian assistance to terrorists and other adversaries to maintain funding and appearances. The findings highlight ongoing transparency and human rights issues within the aid distribution system in Afghanistan.