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SIGAR Report: U.S. Lost $29 Billion in Afghanistan

12/6/2025

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The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) reports the United States lost up to $29 billion in Afghanistan due to fraud and mismanagement.
SIGAR identifies 1,327 waste instances, with fraud accounting for 2% and abuse for 4% of the total.
The report notes the 2021 withdrawal and concludes the U.S. mission's goals were unrealistic.

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Story summary

The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) reports the United States lost up to $29 billion in Afghanistan due to fraud and mismanagement.
SIGAR identifies 1,327 waste instances, with fraud accounting for 2% and abuse for 4% of the total.
The report notes the 2021 withdrawal and concludes the U.S. mission's goals were unrealistic.