Al-Qaeda has reportedly begun to rebuild its presence in Afghanistan, benefiting from an environment fostered by the rise to power of the Afghan Taliban.
After the Taliban took power, various terrorist organizations, including the Tehreek-i-Taliban Afghanistan (TTP) and Al-Qaeda, have found sanctuary, allowing them to thrive.
The strategic foothold Afghanistan provides has historically made it a breeding ground for terrorist activities, with neighboring countries bearing the brunt of these threats, according to reports cited by Al Jazeera.
Reports indicate that al-Qaeda is using its ties to the Taliban to facilitate global terrorist operations, including drug trafficking and trafficking. The group primarily finances its operations through lucrative gold mining ventures, particularly in northern Badakhshan and other Afghan provinces.
Despite the Taliban’s monthly income of $25 million from the gold mines, this income is conspicuously absent from official budgets, raising concerns about financial transparency.
Since taking power in August 2021, the Taliban has incorporated a number of terrorist factions listed in its ranks, as highlighted by both the UN Security Council and the US Congress.
There are allegations that the Taliban are providing al-Qaeda operatives with weapons, passports and access to smuggling networks, fueling their resurgence.
