Afghanistan, Jan. 26 -- US treasury department in an issued memo said that Al-Qaeda is gaining strength in Afghanistan.

The report indicates that Al-Qaeda being protected by the Taliban is gaining its strength back, turning a red line on over US-Taliban agreement.

"As of 2020, al-Qaeda is gaining strength in Afghanistan while continuing to operate with the Taliban under the Taliban's protection. Al-Qaeda broadly still depends on donations from like minded supporters, and from individuals who believe that their money is supporting humanitarian or charitable causes," US Treasury reported.

"Al-Qaeda capitalizes on its relationship with the Taliban through its network of mentors and advisers who are embedded with the Taliban, providing advic...