Global security will be threatened if Taliban wins: Afghan general

Desk report: Conflict in Afghanistan has escalated since the withdrawal of US and NATO troops. One area after another is being occupied by Taliban fighters from government forces. Afghan General Sami Sadat has said that if the Taliban wins in Afghanistan, global security will be threatened.General Sami Sadat is leading the Afghan forces in the Helmand province of Afghanistan. Fighting is raging between the Taliban and government forces over control of the province.The United Nations says at least 40 civilians have been killed in clashes in the province in the past 24 hours.According to the BBC, Taliban fighters have laid siege to Lashkar Gah, the capital of Helmand province. However, General Sami Sadat is confident that the Taliban will not be able to take control of the city.However, Sami Sadat expressed concern that members of various Islamic groups were joining the Taliban. The move poses a threat to countries other than Afghanistan.The conflict between the Taliban and government forces in Afghanistan has been described by General Sami as a “war between independence and totalitarian power.” He said joining the Taliban would increase the aspirations of smaller terrorist groups. They will expand their activities in Europe and America. It will have a serious impact on international security.Taliban attacks have increased since the start of the US withdrawal. It has also intensified the Taliban’s fight with government forces. The Taliban have so far taken control of 223 districts. Besides, fighting is going on in 117 districts.