The Islamic State Has Established Its First Base In Afghanistan

Daily Mail/AP: ISIS sets up its first base in Afghanistan, run by former Guantanamo prisoner now operating out of Helmand less than three months after British troops left the region

* New leader actively recruiting fighters and even battling Taliban militants
* Tribal leaders report that recruits are offered $500 a month to join up
* Comes after Pakistani Taliban leaders pledged allegiance to IS in video

WNU Editor: The Islamic State is also consolidating its position in Pakistan .... Pakistani Taliban splinter group again pledges allegiance to Islamic State (Long War Journal).

More News On The Islamic State Establishing Its First Base In Afghanistan

Isis expands into Afghanistan for first time as former Guantanamo inmate founds Helmand base -- IBTimes
Islamic State begins recruiting campaign in Pakistan and Afghanistan -- Sydney Morning Herald
Afghanistan confirms Islamic State in-country; recruiter is ex-Gitmo guy -- Washington Times
Disgruntled Ex-Taliban Members Now Fighting and Recruiting For the Islamic State in Afghanistan -- Vice News
ISIS Have Made Their Move Into Afghanistan Says Army General -- Newsweek
Islamic State 'recruiting Afghan fighters' -- BBC
Islamic State Adds to Terror In Afghanistan -- WSJ
ISIS active in south Afghanistan, officials confirm for first time -- CBS/AP
Islamic State clashes with Taliban as it seeks Afghan recruits -- The Week
Islamic State forces target Afghanistan's Helmand province -- Channel 4 News
Afghan and Pakistani Militants Unify Under Allegiance to Islamic State -- Yahoo News
ISIS Is Now Operating in Afghanistan: Could a new front line emerge in South and Central Asia? -- Franz-Stefan Gady, The Diplomat