What We Know About ISIS-K, The Group Behind The Kabul Attack

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What We Know About ISIS-K, The Group Behind The Kabul Attack

What We Know About ISIS-K, The Group Behind The Kabul Attack Enlarge this image toggle caption Wakil Kohsar/AFP via Getty Images Wakil Kohsar/AFP via Getty Images The group known as ISIS-K had long planned attacks on American personnel and others. Here's what is known about the group, which reportedly has claimed responsibility for Thursday's bombing: toggle caption Wali Sabawoon/AP What is the Islamic State affiliate in Afghanistan? Sponsor Message "Their goal really is an Islamic emirate, and they are a competitor of both al-Qaida and the Taliban," said Jones of the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Many Taliban militants defected to join the Islamic State affiliate, and the two groups fight for resources and territory.

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Taliban kill 'ISIS-mastermind' behind Kabul airport attack that massacred 170 including 13 US troops

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Afghan Taliban raid kills 6 members of Islamic State group

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Afghan Taliban raid kills 6 members of Islamic State group

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ISIL-K Threatened to Launch Terrorist Attacks Against Embassies of India, China and Iran in Afghanistan

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Taliban forces kill 3 IS members in raid on Kabul building

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Taliban forces kill 3 IS members in raid on Kabul building

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ISIL-K threatened to launch terrorist attacks against Indian embassy in Afghanistan: UN report

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ISIL-K threatened to launch terrorist attacks against Indian embassy in Afghanistan: UN report

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The Taliban and the US agreed to bring peace to Afghanistan. Years later, it's still being rocked by constant terror attacks

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Multiple blasts heard in Afghanistan's capital Kabul; no official comment yet: Report

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Multiple blasts heard in Afghanistan's capital Kabul; no official comment yet: Report

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Taliban kill six Islamic State members in raid in Afghan capital

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ISIL-K Seeks to Recruit Members from Other Terror Groups; to Develop Threat Capability from Afghanistan: UN Report

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