UN Warns ISIS in Iraq and Afghanistan Remains Global Security Threat

The United Nations has warned that Islamic State (ISIS) and its Khorasan branch in Afghanistan continue to pose a serious threat to regional and global security.

Alexander Zuev, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism, told the Security Council that ISIS-K remains one of the most dangerous terror threats in and beyond the region.

He noted that although the number of attacks has declined, ISIS-K continues to rebuild its ranks quickly and recruit supporters through online networks.