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In the aftermath of the Taliban's ascent to power in #Afghanistan, the landscape has become fertile ground for terrorist organizations to flourish under the guise of governmental support.
The Financial Times recently shed light on this alarming trend, highlighting Afghanistan as a sanctuary for numerous global terrorist entities, including notorious groups like al-Qāèda and 1SKP.
The ramifications of this haven for terrorism extend far beyond Afghanistan's borders.
The region, particularly Pakistan, bears the brunt of escalating terrorist activities fueled by the safe harbors provided by Afghanistan's terrain.
The tacit endorsement from the Taliban interim government further emboldens these terrorist organizations, as evidenced by a recent UN report elucidating the symbiotic relationship between the Taliban and al-Qāēda.
Tragically, the consequences of Afghanistan's role as a terrorist sanctuary have reverberated globally.
The heinous attack on #Moscow's Crocus Theater by the 1S-Khorasan stands as Russia's worst terror incident in two decades, claiming over 140 lives.
The 1S-Khorasan, which claimed responsibility for the atrocity, underscores the transnational threat emanating from Afghanistan.
Beyond the loss of lives and destabilization of regions, Afghanistan's complicity in terrorism extends to depriving its own people of fundamental rights. Women are systematically denied education and coerced into labor, perpetuating cycles of oppression.
Al-Qaeda's exploitation of Afghanistan's lucrative gold mines, reaping $194 million in revenue, further fuels terrorism across the region.
The complicity of the Taliban government in arming and facilitating terrorist operatives cannot be overlooked. Through a vast smuggling network, weapons, cash, and contraband flow freely, bolstering terrorist activities and posing a grave threat to global security.
As Afghanistan continues to serve as a breeding ground for terrorism, it poses a pressing question: is the resurgence of global terrorism inexorably linked to the country's role as a sanctuary for extremist ideologies?
The evidence suggests a resounding affirmative, underscoring the urgent need for concerted international action to stem the tide of terrorism emanating from Afghanistan.
· Apr 1, 2024
