UN Report Flags Taliban's Ties with Terrorist Groups

The UN Secretary-General recently revealed concerns over the Taliban's failure to curb foreign terrorist activities in Afghanistan, signaling a potential resurgence of extremist threats in the region.

• The report highlights that the Taliban has not shown recent efforts to restrict foreign terrorist activities in Afghanistan, raising alarms about increased freedom for terrorist groups.
• It underscores a surge in the strength of ISIL-K, nearly doubling from 2,200 to around 4,000 fighters after the Taliban released thousands from prison.
• Despite controlling limited territory, ISIL-K remains capable of executing sophisticated attacks, posing a significant threat to stability.
• The report attributes the rise of ....