Increasing terrorist activities in Afghanistan following the Taliban's return to power have sparked concerns across the region. At a recent BRICS Counter-Terrorism Working Group meeting in Moscow, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin labeled terrorism in Afghanistan a global issue.
Vershinin urged Afghanistan to take swift action against terrorist groups, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts to combat terrorism in the Middle East and Eastern Syria. He also mentioned international sanctions against the Taliban, Al-Qaeda, and ISIS due to their terrorist activities.
A BRICS monitoring team report suggests that global terrorist organizations still view Afghanistan as a safe haven, with the Taliban historically facilitating these groups. The team warns that Al-Qaeda and ISIS are regaining strength in Afghanistan due to the Taliban government's inaction and support.
A recent UN Security Council report indicates that Al-Qaeda has established a presence in five Afghan provinces, including Kabul and Nangarhar. The report states that Al-Qaeda is using Afghan territory for reorganization, recruitment, and training camps.
Global media outlets report that the Taliban government is not cooperating with neighboring countries to maintain regional peace, potentially pushing the area towards uncertainty and instability.
