THE Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a deadly suicide bombing in Kabul that killed at least six people.
In a Telegram post on Tuesday (3/9), ISIS said one of its members detonated an explosive vest in the Afghan capital the previous day, targeting the Taliban government’s prosecution service.
“The bomber waited until government employees finished their shift and then detonated the explosives amidst the crowd,” the post read.
Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran said 13 people were wounded in the attack in the Qala-e-Bakhtiar area of southern Kabul.
“The attack was revenge against Muslims held in Taliban prisons,” ISIS said, putting the death toll at more than 45.
Afghanistan’s biggest security threat
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Although overall violence has decreased in Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover in 2021, the ISIS affiliate in the Khorasan region remains active. ISIS regularly targets civilians, foreigners and Taliban officials with gun and bomb attacks.
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The last suicide attack in Afghanistan claimed by the regional branch of ISIS was in the southern city of Kandahar in March. The bomber struck a group of people waiting outside a bank branch, killing more than 20 people.
In 2022, a suicide bombing linked to ISIS killed 53 people, including 46 girls and young women, at an education center in a Shiite neighborhood in Kabul.
Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said that ISIS had been in the country before, but the Taliban controlled them very tightly.
“There is no such group that can pose a threat to anyone,” Mujahid said. (Aljazeera/Z-2)
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What are the key factors contributing to the rise of ISIS-K in Afghanistan despite the Taliban’s takeover?
The Rise of ISIS in Afghanistan: A Threat to Taliban Rule and Regional Stability
The recent deadly suicide bombing in Kabul, claimed by the Islamic State (ISIS) group, has once again highlighted the growing threat posed by the terrorist organization in Afghanistan. Despite the Taliban’s takeover in 2021, ISIS has continued to carry out brutal attacks against civilians, foreigners, and Taliban officials, making it Afghanistan’s biggest security threat.
A History of Violence
ISIS, also known as the Islamic State in Khorasan (ISIS-K), has a long history of violence in Afghanistan. The group was formed in 2015, and since then, it has committed numerous brutal attacks against religious minorities, including the Hazara community [[1]]. The Taliban, which has been accused of committing human rights abuses, has also been targeted by ISIS. The two groups have been involved in a conflict since 2015, with the Taliban receiving support from groups like the Haqqani network and al-Qaeda, while ISIS has been supported by the Mullah Dadullah Front and other pro-ISIS factions [[3]].
Terrorist Designation
ISIS-K has been designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the United States [[2]]. The group has been responsible for some of the deadliest attacks in Afghanistan, including the 2021 Kabul airport bombing that killed over 100 people. Despite the Taliban’s assurances that it would not allow terrorist groups to operate in Afghanistan, ISIS-K has continued to thrive, carrying out attacks with impunity.
Recent Attacks
The recent suicide bombing in Kabul, which killed at least six people and wounded 13 others, is just the latest in a series of attacks claimed by ISIS-K. The group has also claimed responsibility for a deadly bombing at a Shiite mosque in Kandahar, highlighting its ability to strike at will.
Regional Implications
The rise of ISIS-K has significant implications for regional stability. Afghanistan’s neighbors, including Pakistan and Iran, are concerned about the group’s growing influence and its ability to carry out attacks across borders. The Taliban’s inability to contain ISIS-K raises questions about its ability to govern and provide security to its citizens.
Conclusion
The resurgence of ISIS-K in Afghanistan is a major concern for the region and the international community. The Taliban’s failure to contain the group has led to a increase in violence and instability, making it Afghanistan’s biggest security threat. The international community must work together to support the Afghan government in its efforts to combat ISIS-K and restore peace and stability to the region.
References:
[1] https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/09/06/afghanistan-isis-group-targets-religious-minorities
[2] https://www.state.gov/foreign-terrorist-organizations/
[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IslamicState%E2%80%93Talibanconflict
The Rise of ISIS in Afghanistan: A Threat to Taliban Rule and Regional Stability
The recent deadly suicide bombing in Kabul, claimed by the Islamic State (ISIS) group, has once again highlighted the growing threat posed by the terrorist organization in Afghanistan. Despite the Taliban’s takeover in 2021, ISIS has continued to carry out brutal attacks against civilians, foreigners, and Taliban officials, making it Afghanistan’s biggest security threat.
A History of Violence
ISIS, also known as the Islamic State in Khorasan (ISIS-K), has a long history of violence in Afghanistan. The group was formed in 2015, and since then, it has committed numerous brutal attacks against religious minorities, including the Hazara community [[1]]. The Taliban, which has been accused of committing human rights abuses, has also been targeted by ISIS. The two groups have been involved in a conflict since 2015, with the Taliban receiving support from groups like the Haqqani network and al-Qaeda, while ISIS has been supported by the Mullah
