Afghanistan, ISKP attacks Shiite pilgrims in Mazar-e-Sharif and civilians in Kabul
The pro-ISIS jihadists confirm that they want to extend their influence in the country and that the Taliban are not a credible threat against them.
Afghanistan, Turkey freezes the “proxy” mission in Kabul
Ankara’s allied syrian militias were supposed to help ensure the security of the airport. The overwhelming victory of the Taliban, however, puts everything back on the line.
Afghanistan, the US equips the ANDF to react to the Taliban
Objective: to allow Kabul to counter the offensive of the Islamic Emirate (IEA), which involves more and more areas in the country. Especially in view of the international exit.
Afghanistan, the Kabul University massacre is the work of Isis
IS claims the attack: part of the Answer the Call campaign. Objective: to make propaganda and gain visibility to regain weight on the Taliban engaged in Doha and in the offensive in half the country.
Afghanistan, complex attack on the University of Kabul underway
Commando bursts into the complex and starts firing on people. It is still barricaded inside where there is also an Iranian delegation. The Taliban deny involvement. Eyes on Isis-Haqqani Network.
Afghanistan, Isis-Khorasan uses Doha to gain weight on the Taliban
ISKP, taking advantage of the alliance with the Haqqani Network, launches attacks against the Islamic Emirate in Nangarhar and Kunar. It also stars recruiting disgrutled jihadists.
Afghanistan, strategic partnership between ISKP and Haqqani Network
Daesh, that relinquishes the leadership to the local group, will provide technology and work force. The latter, relations and logistical support in FATA. Objective: to survive the "new" Taliban.