The Escalating Threat: Terrorists Access to Foreign-Made and US Leftover Weapons in Afghanistan

In recent years, the Tehrik-i-Taliban #Pakistan (TTP) has emerged as a persistent threat to the region, with its access to foreign-made and US leftover weapons posing a significant danger. – Despite the longstanding history of TTP terrorism in Pakistan, a recent surge has heightened concerns, largely attributed to the cooperation between TTP terrorists in #Afghanistan, the Afghan Taliban, and the abundant supply of modern foreign-made weapons. – The distinctive feature of the latest wave of terrorism is the prevalence of sophisticated foreign-made weapons in the hands of TTP militants. – A recent security operation in South Waziristan resulted in the elimination of 8 terrorists, revealing the alarming presence of modern foreign weapons, including those of US origin, in their possession. – The connection between the recent terrorist incidents in Peshawar, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, and Dera Ismail Khan becomes evident as TTP orchestrates attacks using US-made weapons. – The aftermath of the American withdrawal from #Afghanistan in August 2021 left a staggering $7.12 billion worth of modern American weapons in the region, creating a vulnerable situation. – These weapons, due to the disorganized structure of the #Afghan Taliban, have fallen into the hands of various anti-Pakistan terrorist organizations, including the Baloch Liberation Army. – Notably, TTP’s utilization of foreign weapons extends beyond borders. – The attack on Zhob Garrison in July 2023 and a subsequent assault on army check posts in Chitral in September 2023 showcase the transnational impact of this threat. – The international community is urged to take notice of the significant presence and influx of foreign arms into #Afghanistan, facilitating various terrorist organizations, including the TTP. – The unsafe legacy of US weapons in Afghanistan demands a collective response to address the root causes and mitigate the escalating risk of terrorism in the region.

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