Afghanistan, Security updated: August 23, 2022
Short Link:
A new UN report reveals the close relationship between al-Qaeda and Taliban leaders and says al-Qaeda has gained more leeway with the Taliban victory.
Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri has renewed his allegiance to Taliban leader Hebatullah Akhundzadeh in a 25-page report.
According to the report, the Taliban provides safe havens to terrorist groups, including al-Qaeda.
According to the report, Taliban members on the UN sanctions list have also been appointed to the Taliban cabinet.
Earlier, some intelligence and intelligence sources in the region and worldwide expressed concern about al-Qaeda’s resurgence in Afghanistan.
Some US military officials have warned that the group will be able to launch attacks outside Afghanistan in the next few months.