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Afghan Taliban Refuse to Cut Ties to Terrorist Groups, Pakistan Tells UN
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Afghan Taliban Refuse to Cut Ties to Terrorist Groups, Pakistan Tells UN

From Dawn · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pakistan's representative at the UN Security Council highlighted the permissive environment for terrorist groups in Afghanistan.
  • These groups, including the TTP, find safe havens in Afghanistan, fueling insurgencies in Pakistan's KP and Balochistan provinces.
  • Pakistan urged the Taliban to fulfill their obligations and prevent Afghan soil from being used against neighboring states, a concern echoed by China.

Afghanistan's Taliban rulers are refusing to sever ties with terrorist organizations like the TTP, despite international pressure. This stance creates a significant problem for neighboring Pakistan, which has faced escalating terrorist violence since the Taliban's return to power in 2021. Both the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces are currently experiencing intense insurgencies. The militants responsible for this bloodshed are reportedly finding refuge within Afghanistan's borders.

Pakistan has brought this issue to the forefront at the UN Security Council. The country's permanent representative described an "increasingly permissive environment" for terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan following the Taliban's takeover. He implored the Taliban to uphold their international commitments and ensure that Afghan territory is not utilized for attacks against neighboring nations.

China's representative at the UN Security Council has voiced similar concerns. Beijing urged the Taliban to take decisive action against these groups. Furthermore, China expressed its support for Pakistan's counterterrorism initiatives, underscoring a shared regional security interest in addressing the threat emanating from Afghanistan.

increasingly permissive environment

— Pakistan's permanent representativeDescribing the conditions for terrorist groups in Afghanistan at the UN Security Council.
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