The Taliban Are Giving Al Qaeda A Safe Haven

Business Insider: The Taliban's control of Afghanistan is guaranteeing Al Qaeda's 'continued personal survival', experts say 

* Al Qaeda is "delighted" at the Taliban's control of Afghanistan, an expert has claimed. 

* Professor Michael Semple said the Taliban was guaranteeing Al Qaeda's "continued personal survival". 

* His analysis is supported by a UN report, suggesting the relationship "remains close". 

The Taliban's control of Afghanistan is guaranteeing the "continued personal survival" of Al Qaeda, an expert has claimed, with a United Nations report supporting the claims. 

A report from a UN monitoring team published Thursday says the relationship between the two groups "remains close", with Al Qaeda described as being "pleased with" the Taliban's takeover. 

The UN says Al Qaeda is using the takeover to increase their numbers and funding, as well as to "inspire Al Qaeda affiliates globally."  

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WNU Editor: The UN report estimates approximately "180 to 400 fighters affiliated with Al Qaeda" from "Bangladesh, India, Myanmar and Pakistan" in Afghanistan .... Relationship between Taliban, Al Qaeda remains close: UNSC report (Business Standard).