Afghanistan Peace Campaign
Reuters reported on Sunday that most foreign fighters fleeing Iraq have joined ISIS-Khorasan in Afghanistan. According to the report, Sanaullah Ghafari, the leader of ISIS-Khorasan, has turned the group into one of the most dangerous factions with the ability to carry out cross-border attacks.
The article, written by Michael Georgy and Menna AlaaElDin, highlighted ISIS’s continued global reach, despite previous setbacks. The group remains active and capable of executing deadly attacks across the globe, particularly in the Middle East, the West, and Asia.
The report mentions ISIS’s efforts to increase its influence, noting that even after being defeated by a U.S.-led coalition, the group has managed to reorganize. It emphasizes the group’s ability to carry out operations far from its bases along borders in countries like Afghanistan.
Sanaullah Ghafari, a 29-year-old leader, is credited with transforming ISIS-Khorasan into a formidable branch capable of conducting guerrilla operations and surprise attacks in the Middle East. This has contributed to its growing notoriety as a significant threat.
In addition, the report provides examples of recent ISIS attacks worldwide, such as the deadly concert hall attack in Russia, bombings in Iran, and a suicide attack in a mosque in Oman. These incidents underscore ISIS’s ongoing global threat.
The threat posed by ISIS-Khorasan remains significant, especially in Afghanistan, where its operations are escalating under Ghafari’s leadership. As the group continues to expand its influence, countries around the world are facing the increasing risk of deadly attacks, highlighting the need for stronger counterterrorism efforts to address this global threat.
Recent ISIS attacks in Kabul and Kunduz further demonstrate the group’s expanding reach within Afghanistan. The increasing number of attacks in these cities signals a growing challenge for the Taliban security forces and international efforts to curb the terrorist group’s influence in the region.