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Afghanistan
34 Daesh Fighters Side With Islamic Emirate
2021-11-02
[ToloNews] 34 members of ISIS joined the Islamic Emirate on Monday in the eastern province of Nangarhar
The unfortunate Afghan province located adjacent to Mohmand, Kurram, and Khyber Agencies. The capital is Jalalabad. The province was the fief of Younus Khalis after the Soviets departed and one of his sons is the current provincial Taliban commander. Nangarhar is Haqqani country..
, a local official said on Monday.

These ISIS fighters were present in the Spinghar and Koot districts.

The provincial intelligence director, Dr. Basheer, said that tribal elders mediated between the Islamic Emirate and ISIS affiliates.

"34 members of ISIS who were active in the Koot and Momandara areas joined the Islamic Emirate," he said. "The tribal elders decided that if anyone violates the tribal codes, their houses will be set on fire."
With winter coming? Harsh!
In Afghanistan, ISIS first emerged in late 2014 in Nangarhar.

"I call on those who are in ISIS to come and join the Islamic Emirate and play your role in the construction of the country," said Rashid, a member of the group that crossed over.

"The Islamic Emirate showed us a lot of respect and told us that we should not violate the conditions, and should focus on improving our country," said, Gul Dad, a former member of ISIS.

According to the provincial intelligence department, at least 149 members of ISIS have so far switched allegiance to the Islamic Emirate.
Related:
Spinghar: 2021-05-25 Taliban killed, female suicide bomber explodes ‘before reaching target’
Spinghar: 2018-08-08 Key Taliban commander killed, another detained in Logar operations
Spinghar: 2017-05-14 Three Haqqani Commanders Killed In Paktia Drone Strike
Related:
Koot district: 2017-09-19 9 ISIS Bad Guys now Pining for the Fjords in Nangarhar
Koot district: 2016-07-16 Ghani Asks Afghan Army To Prepare For Battle With ISIS In East
Koot district: 2011-06-20 18 Taliban Militants Killed in Afghan Offensive
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Nangarhar: 2021-10-31 2 Killed by Gunmen at Nangarhar Wedding: Family
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