RASC News Agency: Vladimir Voronkov, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General for Counterterrorism, has raised alarm over the influx of foreign terrorists into Afghanistan, warning that the country remains a critical hub for extremist activities. Speaking at a UN Security Council session on Monday, February 10, he emphasized that the persistent presence of terrorist networks in Afghanistan poses a severe threat to regional and global security. While Voronkov refrained from specifying the nationalities of these foreign militants, he underscored that ISIS’s Afghanistan branch continues to be a formidable threat, not only to Afghanistan but to the broader region and beyond.
He further highlighted that ISIS operatives have orchestrated attacks in Europe and are actively recruiting fighters from Central Asia, calling on the international community to take decisive action to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a breeding ground for transnational terrorism once again. The United Nations has repeatedly reported that ISIS maintains an entrenched presence in Afghanistan, threatening national stability, regional security, and global peace. However, the Taliban persistently deny the group’s existence within Afghanistan borders, insisting that they have successfully dismantled ISIS’s operational networks.
Contrary to the Taliban’s claims, security incidents, targeted assassinations, and bombings continue to surge, casting doubt on the group’s ability to maintain control, even over its own ranks. Despite their public reassurances, the Taliban’s narrative of restored security stands in stark contrast to the deteriorating situation on the ground, raising concerns about Afghanistan’s future and the broader implications for international stability.
