(VOVworld) – On Tuesday, the commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, General John Campbell, said supporters of the Islamic State group in Afghanistan are attempting to establish a regional base in the eastern city of Jalalabad.

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He said those militants are mainly Taliban members operating in Southeast of Afghanistan and discontenting to their Taliban leaders. General Campell said those militants may not attack Europe or the US at present but that is what they want to.

On the same day, the US Department of Defence warned of increasing violence in Afghanistan and said the US’s minor role in this country led to the rising up of Taliban militants.