The resurgence of ISIS in Afghanistan has escalated terrorist activities, posing a significant challenge to the newly established Afghan Taliban government. Despite Taliban leaders' claims of efforts to control ISIS, recent reports from the Afghan Hasht e Subh Daily reveal a stark reality.
Hundreds of ISIS fighters, released from prisons following the Taliban's takeover, have reignited their campaigns of violence across Afghanistan. Sources within the Taliban admit to the group's failure in halting ISIS operations, with the terrorist organization reportedly active in numerous provinces, particularly Kunar and Nangarhar.
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The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has documented a surge in ISIS attacks, resulting in numerous casualties, notably targeting Shia communities. The dire human rights situation under Taliban rule has exacerbated the vulnerability of civilians to such attacks.
Addressing the international community, Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan, highlighted the regional threat posed by terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan's soil. He emphasized the urgent need for the Taliban to fulfill their commitments in combating terrorism and preventing Afghanistan from becoming a breeding ground for extremist elements.
