Battered Afghan Islamic State will struggle to regroup

Islamic State's 'Khorasan province' stronghold has been overrun, and the Taliban say the victory is theirs

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  • Upstart jihadists
  • Taliban account
  • Reasons for defeat
  • Northward relocation

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