ISKP possess a major threat to Taliban’s authority in Afghanistan: Report

regional affiliate of Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist organization, Islamic State of Khorasan Province is engaged in a power tussle with Taliban in Afghanistan. Also referred to as Daesh, group poses a major challenge to Taliban’s authority in failed state of Afghanistan as it gains momentum. Meanwhile, Taliban is ironically seeking international support in order to contain terrorism and improve its record pertaining to human rights, Afghan Diaspora Network reported.  

As per reports, ISKP aims to threaten Taliban’s efforts to establish diplomatic relations with international organizations such as United Nations and various NGOs in region. ditionally, it openly challenges Taliban ministration’s increasing diplomatic engagement with United States and China.  

ISKP targets China on Afghan soil

Due to recent flare-up of terror activities being carried out by ISKP on Afghan soil, Taliban ministration may not only be struggling to maintain its supremacy but also improving its record of human rights as it so far has failed to contain recent spree of ISKP-led terror attacks. Longan Hotel, a site frequently visited by Chinese nationals and or foreign visitors was recently targeted by Daesh marking beginning of next phase of terrorist-led disturbances in Afghanistan, some observers noted.  

Furrmore, in a separate attack, ISKP also targeted Pakistan Charge d'Affaire in an attempted assassination. move by ISKP was me at Pakistan Charge d'Affaire Ubaid-ur-Rehman Nizamani’s residence inside its embassy. se attacks not only pose a threat to Afghanistan’s national security and safety of its citizens, but also to Taliban’s efforts to enhance its strategic engagements in international spectrum including economic engagements, Afghan Diaspora Network cited analysts.  

Taliban vs ISKP: Nail in coffin for Afghanistan?

relentless power tussle between Taliban and Islamic State of Khorasan Province has not only undermined Taliban regime’s capacity to protect its global partners but also constraints to maintain its supremacy in struggling nation. development has me clear that Taliban is unable to provide foolproof security to diplomatic establishments in region.   

Meanwhile, ISKP has accelerated its attacks on Afghan soil in recent few years and is now seeking prominence in Kabul’s political matters as well. To accomplish its targets, ISKP is actively using terror attacks as a handy tool to enhance its presence and control in Afghanistan. One underlying objective of ISKP’s attacks targeting China is to curb Beijing's diplomatic overtures to Taliban ministration since it ceased power in August 2021. main contention between ISKP and Taliban springs from ISKP’s accusation that Taliban have abandoned jihi ideology by making peace with US and betrayed cause of Ummah.  

Moreover, ISKP utilizes well-calculated strategy of mobilizing mass support for its cause through a propaganda network to garner maximum publicity and impact. terror group is attempting to force Russia, China, and or dominant influencers in war-torn nation to review ir strategy and diplomatic engagements in Afghanistan, report stated. Furrmore, international powers which sympathize with Taliban are also in ISKP’s crosshairs.