Afghanistan, April 22 -- Following recent political shifts in Syria, reports of the Islamic State's (ISIS) resurgence in the region have sparked growing international concern. While ISIS was declared territorially defeated years ago, intelligence assessments and media reports indicate a notable increase in the group's activities-particularly in northeastern Syria.
According to reports, the collapse of the Syrian government under Bashar Al-Assad in December 2024, replaced by a Sunni Islamist-led interim authority, has created a volatile environment. The new administration, led by Haya't Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has historical links to extremist networks, including Al-Qaeda. The power vacuum and shifting alliances have enabled militant groups l...