Governor Voices Concern over ‘Rapid Daesh Advance’ in Zabul

The governor of Zabul province has expressed concern over what he described as “the rapid advance of the Daesh” in Zabul; Warning Afghanistan will face serious threats it the government fails to prevent their activities.

“This is a dangerous issue, we contact with the central government and called for help and shared our concern with the government,” said Besmellah Afghan, Zabul governor.

A large number of Pakistani and Afghan Taliban separated from their group and joined the Daesh group in the past two years.

Zabul provincial council and security institutions also claimed that Daesh rebels have military training centers in this province.

“Daesh has presence in four districts of Zabul and created training centers, which it can be a serious threat to Afghanistan even the Asia,” said Ata Jan Haq Bayan, member of Zabul provincial council.

Muhammad Ali Hakemi, another member of Zabul provincial council said, “The Daesh group is activating in Kohestanat and Sayad districts of Zabul province and foreign insurgents are also among them.”

The Islamic State (IS) or Daesh group has nearly 10 official schools in Nangarhar province and train their fighters.

Ministry of Interior considers one of the key targets of Afghan security forces in winter offensive is eliminating the Daesh havens in many parts of the country.

According to a number of parliament members, Daesh rebels who are in competitive war with Taliban in Afghanistan are trying to replace themselves under the name of refugees in most parts of the country.

Reported by Fawad Naseri