RASC News Agency: Colonel General Anatoly Sidorov, the Chief of the Joint Staff of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), recently addressed the issue of the Taliban’s presence in Afghanistan. During a press conference held in Moscow on November 16th, Colonel General Sidorov emphasized that despite the Taliban’s two-year presence in the country, they have not been able to effectively govern Afghanistan. He stated that Afghanistan does not currently pose any military threat. However, he did acknowledge that the leadership in Afghanistan still lacks the ability to effectively govern the nation.
The Collective Security Treaty Organization, of which General Sidorov is a part, is actively working towards eliminating terrorist groups in Afghanistan. Although the details of their strategy were not provided during the press conference, it is worth noting that the Taliban has claimed to have eradicated 99% of terrorist groups in Afghanistan. They assert that there is no longer a terrorist threat in the country or the region.
In contrast to the Taliban’s claims, the United Nations has expressed concerns about the presence of terrorist groups in Afghanistan. A UN report highlighted the connection between these groups and senior members of the Taliban, suggesting that they collaborate to expand their influence in the region. In response to these concerns, the Collective Security Treaty Organization, which includes Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan, has conducted joint military exercises near the Afghanistan border over the past two years.
The security threat emanating from Afghanistan’s territory has been a cause for concern for both international and neighboring countries on multiple occasions. Prior to this, numerous international organizations and neighboring countries had also voiced their apprehensions regarding this matter.
