The United States expressed its concern over the presence of ISIS Khorasan (ISIS-K) in Pakistan and Afghanistan. US Ambassador Dorothy Shea, Charge d ‘Affaires ad interim said these terrorists increased their capabilities to plot and conduct attacks and launched recruitments in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
She asserted the Donald Trump administration is committed to countering ISIS and other terrorist groups worldwide, including the growing threat in regions like Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Dorothy Shea said the US is ready to eliminate terrorists as it did in Somalia through precision airstrikes against ISIS.
She also highlighted the significant threat posed by ISIS in Africa, particularly in the Sahel.
While delivering remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Threats to International Peace and Security by Terrorist Acts on Monday, Shea said, “Countering ISIS and other terrorist groups around the world is a top priority for the Trump Administration. President Trump has already taken decisive action in conjunction with the Somali government by directing precision airstrikes against ISIS in Somalia on February 1st.”
She added, “As the Secretary-General’s report highlights, ISIS affiliates in Central Asia, most notably ISIS-Khorasan, also pose a significant global threat. We remain concerned about ISIS-K’s capabilities to plot and conduct attacks, as well as sustain recruitment campaigns, particularly in Afghanistan and Pakistan. ISIS has expanded the frequency and lethality of its attacks in the Sahel, making this region the global epicenter for fatalities from terrorist attacks. As such, ISIS-Somalia, ISIS-Sahel, and ISIS-West Africa collectively pose a significant threat to stability and prosperity in Africa.”
Speaking about Syria, Shea further said that the US is closely watching the situation in Syria, as it wants stability and security in the region,
“We are also watching closely the situation in Syria. The United States wants stability and security in the region, and we want a Syria that lives in peace with its neighbors, respects human rights, and prohibits terrorists from using its country as a safe haven,” she said.
