In the eastern province of Nangarhar, Afghanistan, nearly 50 terrorists of Daesh (or ISIS-K) have surrendered to the Taliban government, local officials stated on Sunday. Terrorists affiliated with the provinces of Islamic countries surrendered after the mediation effort by the tribal elders, citing Afghanistan’s official source, Ariana News reported.
The head of the Nangarhar intelligence directorate, Dr. Bashir, stated that Daesh terrorists surrendered themselves to the Taliban government depending on the amnesty decree, and the procedure was still running. After the surrender, Isis-K terrorist also expressed sadness because he joined the organization and voiced regret for their actions.
In addition, new militants have been reminded by the nangarhar tribe that if they rejoin Daesh, they will suffer a heavy impact. Ghulam Ali Malik, an elder of tribe, said, “We have brought them here; they vowed that they would not rejoin Daesh, and they regretted their past actions,” Ani reported. Furthermore, another tribal elder, Malik Zainuddin stressed, “said the tribal elders if the former terrorist rejoined Daesh, they would burn their house and would drive them away from Afghanistan.”
Furthermore, according to Dr. Bashir, the surrender of affiliates is conditional, and they are not allowed to move from one location to another without the Taliban consent. Meanwhile, giving up individuals cannot use weapons or military vehicles, and they cannot communicate with the perpetrators, Khaama Press reports.
Because the Taliban took control in Kabul on August 15 last year, this has become the eighth group of terrorists Daesh to surrender to the Taliban in Nangarhar Province, Khaama Press reported. Furthermore, around 500 militants surrendered to the Taliban government, according to Ariana’s news.
Meanwhile, earlier, the Taliban claimed on October 31, 2021, that up to 65 militants related to the Islamic State had surrendered in the Nangarhar Afghan region, according to Ani, quoted the Anadolu body. It was militant in the capital of Afghanistan province, Jalalabad, handed over the battle and put their weapons in front of the official, according to an Afghan intelligence officer.