Afghanistan, Dec. 20 -- The United Nations reports that ISIS-K maintains around 2,000 fighters in Afghanistan, indoctrinating children under 14 and threatening regional security with ongoing terrorist operations.
The United Nations Security Council (UNCS) has estimated that ISIS-K, the Khorasan branch of the Islamic State, maintains roughly 2,000 fighters in Afghanistan, according to a recent report. Leadership is dominated by Afghan Pashtuns, while many fighters come from Central Asian countries.
The report says ISIS-K's primary objectives include executing large-scale attacks globally and demonstrating its capacity to recruit fighters and attract financial support. Analysts warn that the group's reach poses a continued threat to both Af...