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UN: Islamic State replaced leader in Afghanistan after visit from central leadership

Thomas Joscelyn | July 30, 2019

According to a recently released report submitted to the UN Security Council, the Islamic State’s central leadership replaced the group’s head in Afghanistan earlier this year. The leadership change reportedly occurred after an Islamic State “core delegation” visited the country.

UN: Al Qaeda continues to view Afghanistan as a ‘safe haven’

Thomas Joscelyn & Bill Roggio | March 5, 2019

According to the UN’s Jan. 2019 assessment, al Qaeda’s relationship with the Taliban is “long-standing” and “strong.” And al Qaeda “continues to see Afghanistan as a safe haven for its leadership.” The UN estimates that the Islamic State has several thousand fighters in Afghanistan as well.

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