EFSAS comments on escalating tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban
March 22, 2024
The TTP, aiming to become the leading jihadist force in Pakistan, has actively sought to incorporate other groups. Since mid-2021, it has claimed mergers with 47 Pakistani Taliban factions, sectarian groups, and even Al Qaeda affiliates, although most are lesser-known entities. Researcher Riccardo Valle, who specializes in militant groups in the Pakistan-Afghanistan region, reported on his website Militancy Chowk that talks between the TTP and Bahadur’s group regarding a unified platform had taken place.
