Germany, France warn of terror threat from ISIS-K | DW News
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France, US, and UK confirm Isis K, an Islamic State group branch in Afghanistan, as the perpetrator of recent attacks; Germany arrests two members planning an attack on Swedish Parliament. Isis K, Germany's top Islamist threat, funds itself through local sources and has expanded its reach despite setbacks in Syria and Iraq, posing a significant danger to Europe.
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- France, US, and UK confirm that Isis K, an Islamic State group branch in Afghanistan, is responsible for recent attacks, posing a significant threat globally due to its brutal tactics and diverse funding sources.
- Despite the defeat of the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq, Isis K has persisted in eastern Afghanistan since 2014, carrying out deadly attacks not only in Afghanistan but also in Western countries, including the US, with ongoing concerns about potential future attacks in Europe.
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Recent questions
What is Isis K?
A branch of the Islamic State group in Afghanistan.
Where did Isis K emerge?
Eastern Afghanistan in late 2014.
What countries have been targeted by Isis K?
West, Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan.
How does Isis K fund itself?
Through local donations, taxation, extortion, and smuggling.
What recent attack was claimed by Isis K?
Attack at Kabul Airport in 2021.
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"Isis K: Growing Threat in Europe"
- France, US, and UK confirm intelligence sources point to Islamic State group branch in Afghanistan, known as Isis K, carrying out attacks.
- German police arrest two suspected Isis K members planning an attack on Sweden's Parliament in retaliation for Quran burnings.
- Isis K is considered Germany's greatest Islamist threat, known for extreme brutality and funding itself through local donations, taxation, extortion, and smuggling.
- Isis K emerged in eastern Afghanistan in late 2014, surviving despite the defeat of the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq.
- In 2021, Isis K claimed an attack at Kabul Airport, killing over 170 Afghans and 13 US soldiers.
- Isis K targets not only the West but also staged attacks in Pakistan and Iran, with fears of more attacks in various countries.
- France and Germany warn of Isis K actively preparing terror actions in Europe, with concerns about potential attacks in the next six months.
- Paris and Germany increase vigilance levels as they prepare to host the Olympic Games and Euro 2024 soccer tournament, respectively.
- German authorities are on high alert, with intelligence services monitoring Isis K threats closely and foiling multiple planned attacks in Europe.
