- The geopolitical situation involves the Taliban's control of Afghanistan, the resulting cross-border tensions affecting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the roles of key Pakistani political figures.
- The Taliban claims ISIS is responsible for attacks, highlighting the rise of ISIS and its threat to regional security involving Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack in Faizabad while Taliban officials operated in Badakhshan.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Jul 28
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What happened
Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack in Faizabad while Taliban officials operated in Badakhshan.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Claimed attack in Badakhshan province involving Islamic State.Sub-event
IS claimed responsibility for Faizabad attack; Haqqani's network noted in Badakhshan.1 source
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The entities involved
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Taliban
Afghan islamist organization
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Islamic State
Salafi jihadist militant Sunni Islamist group
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Sirajuddin Haqqani
Minister of Interior Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
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- Taliban operates in Badakhshan, which borders Tajikistan.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- freepressjournal.inAfghanistan: Senior Taliban Official Zabihullah Amiri Shot Dead In Rare Targeted Attack In Badakhshan