PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Afghanistan: Islamic State (12 April 2016)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the threat posed by Daesh in Afghanistan; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by:
Gareth Thomas (Labour)
Asked by:
Gareth Thomas (Labour)
Answer
The Taleban remain the main threat to Afghans' security. Although the Daesh affiliate in Afghanistan is under pressure from the US and Afghan armed forces, local militias and the Taleban (with whom they are competing for influence), we assess that Daesh aims to expand its presence in Nangarhar Province in the east of Afghanistan.
Answered by:
Mr Tobias Ellwood (Conservative)
18 April 2016
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