Al-Qaeda regroups in Afghanistan, 25 years after 9/11

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   Al-Qaeda Regroups in Afghanistan 25 Years After 9/11 Attacks

   Al-Qaeda is regrouping in Afghanistan under the control of the Taliban, creating a permissive environment for the organization to rebuild. US officials report that terror camps have returned to the country. A former CIA officer warns that shifts in US strategy have left gaps that the group is now exploiting. This resurgence occurs as the global community marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, signaling a return to the conditions that existed before the initial US intervention.

   Why it matters

   The US invaded Afghanistan in 2001 to dismantle al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban from power. After two decades of conflict, the US withdrawal allowed the Taliban to regain control of the government.

   What is confirmed

   • Al-Qaeda is regrouping in Afghanistan 25 years after the 9/11 attacks.
   • Terror camps have returned to Afghanistan.
   • The Taliban currently rule Afghanistan.

   Still unconfirmed

   • A former CIA officer claims US strategy shifts created gaps that aided the al-Qaeda regrouping.

   What to watch next

   • Evidence of external attacks planned from Afghan soil
   • Official Taliban statements regarding al-Qaeda presence
   • Changes in US counter-terrorism operations in the region
   Sources used for this update (10)

   1. Foreign Affairs — How al-Qaeda Ended
   2. Reuters — Explainer: What's happened to al Qaeda in the 25 years since 9/11?
   3. WCNC — Who were the hijackers of 9/11? Here's what the 9/11 Commission Report said.
   4. The Washington Post — Al-Qaeda regroups in Afghanistan, 25 years after 9/11
   5. National News Desk — Former CIA officer warns US shift leaves gaps as al-Qaida regroups in Afghanistan
   6. The New York Times — 25 Years After 9/11, Al Qaeda Still Has a Home in Afghanistan
   7. timesofisrael.com — Al-Qaeda reportedly regrouping in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, aided by 'permissive environment'
   8. The Times of India — 25 years after 9/11, al-Qaida and terror camps have returned to Afghanistan: US
   9. The Times of Israel — 25 years after 9/11, al-Qaeda said regrouping in Taliban-run Afghanistan
   10. ny1.com — New book honors families 25 years after 9/11
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