Archive · 28 Jun 2025
US Congressman: Afghanistan A Safe Haven for Terrorists Again
A U.S. Congressman, Bill Huizenga, is saying that Afghanistan has once again become a place where terrorist groups can thrive.
He believes the U.S. leaving in 2021 allowed these groups, like ISIS-Khorasan and TTP, to get stronger.
He mentioned a deadly attack at the Kabul airport in 2021 by ISIS-K.
He's worried about violence in the region, especially in Pakistan, where attacks have increased recently.
Despite some cooperation between the U.S. and Pakistan on counterterrorism, the situation remains unstable.
U.S. Congressman Bill Huizenga warned Afghanistan has become a safe haven for terrorist groups.
Huizenga blamed the 2021 U.S. withdrawal for allowing terrorist networks to regroup under Taliban control.
He expressed concern over growing activities of groups like ISIS-Khorasan and Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Huizenga cited the 2021 Kabul airport suicide bombing by ISIS-Khorasan.
He noted 2024 as one of the most violent years in Pakistan in over a decade, pointing to attacks by TTP and the Balochistan Liberation Army.
- Who
- U.S. Congressman Bill Huizenga.
- What
- U.S. Congressman Bill Huizenga warned that Afghanistan has become a safe haven for terrorist groups.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Afghanistan and surrounding areas.
- Why
- Huizenga expressed concern over the growing activities of terrorist groups and the impact of the 2021 U.S. withdrawal.
- Politician
- Bill Huizenga
- Location of Concern
- Afghanistan
- Terrorist Groups Mentioned
- ISIS-Khorasan, Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)
- Event Referenced
- 2021 Kabul airport suicide bombing
- Country Affected
- Pakistan
- Reason for Concern
- Rise in attacks in Pakistan