Afghanistan, Nov. 20 -- Russia has warned that Islamic State Khorasan is expanding in Afghanistan, strengthening influence, and posing growing risks to regional stability.
Russia's deputy envoy to the United Nations has raised concerns over the growing presence of Islamic State Khorasan (IS-K) in Afghanistan, warning that the group is consolidating its influence and seeking to destabilize both Afghanistan and the wider region.
Anna Evstigneeva told a UN Security Council committee meeting that measures taken by the Taliban authorities to counter extremist groups remain insufficient, despite some acknowledged efforts. She said militants in Afghanistan receive foreign funding and include fighters from outside the country, including those wit...