Afghanistan Witnesses Over 20 Security Incidents In January

The Afghanistan Security Watch has recorded 22 security incidents across the country in January, with anti-Taliban fronts responsible for nine and ISIS carrying out three attacks.

On Monday, the organisation published its findings on security developments in Afghanistan over the past month. According to the report, the number of incidents attributed to anti-Taliban groups declined significantly compared to December, dropping by 17 cases. In its previous report, the organisation had documented 39 security incidents in December, primarily linked to opposition groups such as the National Resistance Front and the Afghanistan Freedom Front.

The latest report detailed that ISIS conducted three attacks in January—two in Baghlan province and one in Takhar province. Additionally, at least three attacks in Kabul, Takhar, and Herat were classified as “unknown,” with no confirmed perpetrators.

The report also noted that security incidents were concentrated in Herat, Kabul, Baghlan, Kunduz, Parwan, Takhar, Kapisa, and Khost.

Furthermore, Afghanistan Security Watch reported over 500 various incidents occurring within Taliban-controlled executive institutions across the country. However, the organisation did not disclose further details regarding the nature of these incidents.