RASC News Agency: In an attempt to shift responsibility, the Taliban’s Foreign Ministry has responded to allegations from Pakistan’s representative at the United Nations by claiming that any security incident occurring in Afghanistan is orchestrated by elements crossing the Durand Line. Abdul Qahar Balkhi, the Taliban’s spokesperson, on Tuesday, February 11, dismissed the assertions of Munir Akram, Pakistan’s envoy to the UN, and insisted without evidence that terrorist groups in Afghanistan have been “suppressed.” Despite the Taliban’s claims, extensive reports from the United Nations and regional countries paint a starkly different picture. Far from being eradicated, ISIS and a multitude of other terrorist organizations continue to operate freely within Afghanistan. The country has become a haven for militants from across the world, with extremist factions actively engaged in recruitment and training under the Taliban’s watch.
In a feeble attempt to deflect responsibility, the Taliban’s statement reads: “If any security incident occurs in Afghanistan, its perpetrators have crossed the Durand Line.” While failing to provide any substantiating evidence, the Taliban vaguely accused unnamed countries of attempting to hinder their diplomatic relations with the global community. This rhetoric followed remarks by Pakistan’s representative at a UN Security Council session, where he warned that terrorist groups remain entrenched within Afghanistan, a reality that has been widely corroborated by international security assessments.
Moreover, members of the UN Security Council have unequivocally identified Afghanistan as a growing epicenter of terrorism, expressing grave concern over the Taliban’s inability or unwillingness to curb militant activities. While the Taliban continue their predictable denials, the overwhelming consensus among global powers remains clear: Afghanistan, under the Taliban’s rule, has become a hotbed of extremist activity, posing a significant and escalating threat to regional and international security.
