The United Nations has raised concerns over the increasing strength of Islamic State–Khorasan (ISIS-K) in Afghanistan, attributing this rise to the support from Central Asian diasporas. Vladimir Voronkov, head of the UN Counter-Terrorism Office, reported these developments during a UN Security Council meeting.
Voronkov highlighted the escalating activities of ISIS, particularly in Africa, and emphasized that ISIS-Khorasan now poses a significant terrorist threat to Europe. He noted that the group has enhanced its financial and logistical capabilities over the past six months, largely due to the support from Afghan and Central Asian diasporas. These improvements have bolstered the group's capacity to recruit and carry out terrorist operations beyond Afghanistan's borders.
Voronkov urged UN member states to collaborate in preventing Afghanistan from becoming a base for terrorism once again. This call to action comes amidst growing concerns over the potential global ramifications of ISIS-K's expanding influence.
In response to these concerns, Afghanistan's government has rejected the claims, asserting that ISIS has been effectively suppressed within the country. Zabihullah Mujahid, a spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, stated that Afghan authorities had been actively combating ISIS and called on neighbouring countries to contribute to the fight against the terrorist group.
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