Security Concerns Dominate Kabul Meeting
Kabul – A critical meeting between the Afghan Ministry of Interior and a delegation from the banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) turned tense over mounting security concerns. Held in Kabul, the session featured strong protests from the TTP over repeated attacks on its members.
Senior TTP commander Mullah Faqir Muhammad led the delegation. He accused Afghan authorities of failing to act against those targeting TTP operatives. The TTP claimed that attacks and abductions have escalated while Afghan officials continue to look the other way.
TTP Accuses Afghan Officials of Inaction
According to TTP representatives, hostile groups have launched over 240 attacks on them since the Taliban took power in August 2021. They also recorded 143 abductions of their members. Yet, Afghan authorities have not apprehended any suspects involved in these incidents.
The TTP delegation criticized this inaction sharply. “The Afghan government tracks its internal enemies within hours. But it stays silent when we come under attack,” one TTP member told the officials during the meeting.
Afghan Government Remains Silent
Afghan authorities have not issued any statement about the meeting or the accusations. The Ministry of Interior has avoided public comment so far. This silence has fueled speculation about possible shifts in Kabul’s relationship with TTP factions operating inside Afghanistan.
The TTP’s open criticism also indicates growing frustration over what they see as neglect and selective response from their hosts.
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Tensions Rise Amid Border Cooperation
This incident comes at a time when Pakistan and Afghanistan have shown modest progress in cross-border cooperation. They recently agreed to enhance coordination on security and intelligence.
However, such friction threatens to derail those gains. If left unaddressed, these security concerns could challenge Afghanistan’s credibility as a reliable regional partner in counterterrorism efforts. They may also deepen mistrust between Kabul and Islamabad at a critical juncture for regional stability.
