Kabul, Sept 30, 2024 (AFP) - Taliban blame Pakistan after 'capture of key IS fighters'

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2024-09-30
Taliban authorities captured "key members" of the Islamic State group responsible for recent deadly attacks across Afghanistan, a spokesman said on Monday, blaming neighbouring Pakistan for harbouring the organisation. Security has generally improved since the Taliban surged back to power after winning their insurgency in 2021, however the regional chapter of the group, known as Islamic State Khorasan (IS-K), has emerged as the main challenge to......
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