ISIS-K threat rising from Afghanistan casts shadow over the West

Officials and experts warn of risks to U.S., Europe on top of Chinese interests

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Taliban forces inspect an Islamic State hideout on the outskirts of Kabul in November 2021. © EPA/Jiji

LUCAS WEBBER and RICCARDO VALLE, Contributing writers

FREDERICTON, Canada/ISLAMABAD -- Concern is growing that the Islamic State group's branch in Afghanistan and Pakistan could lash out far beyond its home turf or inspire others to do its bidding.

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