Qani: ISIS Has No Presence in Afghanistan

The spokesperson added that, according to their information, recent ISIS attacks were planned outside Afghanistan’s borders, in neighboring countries.

Qani said the Islamic Emirate is working to neutralize ISIS’s cross-border attacks as well.

He stated: “ISIS does not exist in Afghanistan at all and has reached zero. We completely reject their presence. Unfortunately, the recent incidents we have witnessed have roots beyond our borders. There is evidence and documents proving they are organized from neighboring countries, and their citizens are involved. We are working to establish relations with those countries to eliminate ISIS beyond our borders as well.”

The spokesperson once again pledged that Afghanistan’s soil will not be used against other countries.

Some members of the United Nations Security Council had previously expressed concerns over Afghanistan’s security situation.

Some military analysts also stressed the need for joint efforts to combat terrorist groups at the regional level.

“To prevent ISIS activities in Afghanistan, a regional consensus must be established to put an end to this issue,” said Sadiq Shinwari, a military analyst.

“The roots of ISIS-Khorasan should be traced and pursued outside Afghanistan’s borders because the intelligence and technology of regional and global countries are highly advanced, and they know well where ISIS-Khorasan originates from,” said Ahmad Khan Andar, another analyst.

Previously, the Islamic Emirate’s Central Commission for Security and Clearance Affairs had also stated that, based on credible information, newly recruited fighters are being transferred through Karachi and Islamabad airports to centers in Balochistan and the tribal areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with the aim of carrying out attacks in the region and globally, especially in Afghanistan.