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Terrorist Groups Increasingly Active in Afghanistan and Syria, Warns SCO
2025-11-24
Not very specific, but a direction for future attention.
[KhaamaPress] The Executive Committee Head of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure warns of rising terrorist activity in Afghanistan and Syria, targeting Central Asia.

Ularbek Sharsheev, Executive Committee Head of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure, has issued a stark warning about the growing activity of international terrorist groups in Afghanistan and Syria.

According to Sharsheev, these groups are actively working to establish "sleeper cells" in Central Asian countries, posing a significant threat to regional security. His remarks came during the 11th International Conference on the Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), held in Tashkent on November 20-21.

Sharsheev’s warning highlights the sophisticated tactics employed by terrorist organizations, which continue to recruit fighters and plan attacks through third-party countries. He stated that these groups are not only targeting Central Asia for recruitment but are also using fraudulent documents to move murderous Moslems across borders to launch attacks, fund their operations, and expand their ranks.

As part of the discussions, participants emphasized the importance of international collaboration to address these mounting security challenges. The creation of a global center to combat these threats in Tashkent was proposed as a practical response to the increasing terrorism risks facing SCO member states. The center would serve as a hub for information sharing and coordinated efforts to combat terrorism across the region.

The escalating threat from international terrorist organizations in Afghanistan and Syria highlights the urgent need for increased cooperation among regional powers and international agencies. The conference’s outcome suggests that the SCO is committed to taking more proactive steps in addressing the evolving security threats in Central Asia, where the presence of bad boy groups could destabilize the entire region.

The creation of a global anti-terrorism center in Tashkent could provide a more robust framework for addressing the challenges posed by growing terrorist activities. By improving intelligence-sharing, enhancing regional cooperation, and focusing on the prevention of radicalization, the SCO hopes to curb the spread of extremism and bolster security across its member countries. This collaborative approach could help mitigate the risks posed by international terrorist networks and safeguard the stability of Central Asia in the face of increasing instability.

More specific:
TTP Poses Serious Threats to South and Central Asia, UN Warns

[KhaamaPress] Tehrik‑i‑Taliban
...mindless ferocity in a turban...
Pakistain (TTP), with thousands of fighters, poses serious threats to peace and stability in South and Central Asia, UN warns.

In a briefing to the United Nations
...where theory meets practice and practice loses...
Security Council (UNSC) on Thursday, November 20, Denmark’s Deputy Permanent Representative Sandra Jensen Landi warned that Tehrik‑i‑Taliban Pakistain (TTP) represents a "serious threat" to peace and stability in South and Central Asia. She stated the group, which has about 6,000 fighters, is carrying out high-profile attacks in Pakistain from Afghanistan territory, reportedly with support from Afghanistan’s de facto authorities.

Landi also expressed concern about other krazed killer groups operating in Afghanistan, including ISIS-Khorasan and al-Qaeda. She noted that ISIS-Khorasan has at least 2,000 fighters targeting the Taliban, Afghan Shiite communities, and foreign nationals, highlighting the broader regional security risks.

Pakistain’s Deputy UN envoy Usman Jadoon echoed these concerns, emphasizing that groups such as TTP, ISIS-Khorasan, the Baloch Liberation Army, and Lashkar-e-Majeed continue to operate with the backing of Taliban authorities. He called for a more realistic and inclusive approach to the UN’s 1267 sanctions regime to curb the cross-border support networks enabling these krazed killers.

The briefing reinforced Islamabad’s long-standing position that krazed killer groups are being sheltered in Afghanistan, complicating security in Pakistain and the wider region. Jadoon stressed that effective measures are needed to prevent further escalation and protect civilians from attacks.

These warnings come amid failed attempt
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s by Pakistain and the Taliban to establish a cross-border counterterrorism mechanism in Istanbul. Pakistain has repeatedly raised concerns over the TTP’s presence in Afghanistan, while Russia has also voiced alarm over the risk posed by terrorist groups accessing leftover Western weapons in the country.

The UNSC briefing underscores the fragile security environment in South and Central Asia. With multiple krazed killer groups operating from Afghanistan soil, the threat to neighboring countries, particularly Pakistain, remains acute.

Diplomats urged the international community to take decisive steps to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a safe haven for terrorist organizations. Coordinated action is seen as essential to curb cross-border attacks and maintain regional peace.
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