UN Report Highlights Rising Terror Threats in Afghanistan

A recent UN report underscores the Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as the largest terrorist group in Afghanistan, posing significant regional and extraregional threats. Despite Taliban assertions, over two dozen terrorist groups operate freely in Afghanistan, aided by increasing collaboration with al-Qaeda and weaponry from NATO sources.

A UN report has highlighted the Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as Afghanistan's most prominent terrorist group, with strength between 6,000-6,500 fighters. The report warns that greater collaboration between al-Qaeda and TTP could escalate the group into an extraregional threat.

The document notes Taliban support allows TTP and other terrorist groups to operate more freely across Afghanistan, challenging regional stability. Al-Qaeda shares Afghan fighters and offers training to TTP, bolstering their capacity to launch high-profile attacks.

Intriguingly, the Taliban's Interior Minister, Sirajuddin Haqqani, facilitates weapon transfers to TTP. Despite successes against ISIL-K, the Taliban's capability to counter such threats remains uncertain.

(With inputs from agencies.)