The discontinuation of raids, the end of air strikes, the release of dangerous Taliban inmates, the lack of armored vehicles and the continuous electoral challenges have all facilitated to the supply of more terrorists in Afghan soil.
In addition the presence of Pakistani experts and military in the war fronts is another reason for the increase of Taliban offensives.
Majority of the movements are in the border regions because the insurgents can easily evacuate and seek shelter on the Pakistan side of the border if they face any pressure.
ISIS first emerged in 2015 in the country's east and has gained ground.
The inability of Afghan government in providing better living condition and other opportunities is among the majors reasons of rise in terror attacks.
Assessment
South Asia is the second most affected region with three countries among the ten worst countries on the Global Terrorism Index- Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. Afghanistan suffered the worst year so far in its war against terrorism.
Deaths from terrorism increased to the highest recorded levels. Security forces remain the main target of attacks by the Taliban and accounted for half of attacks and deaths.
There is a risk that terrorism in Afghanistan may continue to spread north into Central Asia. The most active groups engaged in terrorism include Taliban, ISIL affiliate and the Khorasan Chapter of the Islamic State.
The war against terrorism needs collaborated intervention from neighbouring countries with a combined effort from India, Afghanistan and the international stakeholders to ensure stability, peace and development of Afghanistan.
