Report Cites Security Failures, Broken Promises in Five Years of Taliban Rule in Afghanistan
A report cited by Associated Press of Pakistan says more than 20 militant groups and nearly 13,000 foreign fighters remain active in Afghanistan, with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan alone fielding thousands of fighters.
A report referred to as the SAT report, cited by Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), has assessed five years of Taliban rule in Afghanistan as marked by failures, broken promises and continuing security risks.
According to the report, more than 20 militant organizations are currently active within Afghanistan, alongside nearly 13,000 foreign fighters operating in the country.
The report specifically identified the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as maintaining a fighting strength of between 6,000 and 6,500 militants, according to APP.
The findings, as reported by APP, point to persistent concerns over militant activity and regional security stability tied to the Taliban administration's tenure in Afghanistan.
APP did not provide further details in the excerpt regarding the full scope of the report's findings on governance, economic conditions or other aspects of Taliban rule referenced in the headline.
Sources
- Taliban 2.0: Five years of rule defined by failures, broken promises, security risks: SAT report — APP (Pakistan)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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