Recent assaults in several Afghan provinces have raised fresh questions about the Taliban government’s assertions that it has restored nationwide security since returning to power in 2021.
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Recent attacks carried out by anti-Taliban armed groups in Afghanistan have cast doubt on the Taliban government’s claims that it has established complete control and restored security across the country.
The incidents, reported in multiple provinces, have highlighted the persistence of organised resistance activity despite repeated assurances from Taliban officials that major security threats have been eliminated since their return to power in August 2021.
Analysts say the attacks demonstrate that opposition networks remain capable of carrying out coordinated operations against Taliban targets, particularly in areas where resistance groups have historically maintained support bases.
The Taliban has consistently argued that it has significantly improved security compared with the years before its takeover, but the latest violence has renewed debate over the extent of its authority and the durability of its security apparatus.
The developments come as Afghanistan continues to face broader challenges, including economic hardship, international isolation and ongoing threats from militant organisations such as Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K), which has also carried out deadly attacks against Taliban officials and civilians.
