"It remains capable of mounting attacks in various parts of the country, including Kabul" report warns
CT officials estimate there are 8-10,000 #foreignfighters in #Afghanistan
UN says that includes 6,500 from #Pakistan
"At least one group of senior Taliban had already formed a new group in opposition to any possible peace agreement...Hizb-i Vilayet Islami"
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#Taliban "able to levy taxes on almost all infrastructure, utilities, agriculture & social industry in areas under their control or influence"
"The occupation by #ISIL-K of key smuggling routes in Nangarhar blocked access to traditional growing areas & routes used by Taliban-affiliated networks"