Taliban’s Victory May Inspire Radical Groups

An interview with National Counterterrorism Agency Chief Boy Rafli Amar on the impact of Taliban’s victory in Afghanistan on terror groups in Indonesia.

Devy Ernis

August 30, 2021

THE Indonesian government is anticipating the impacts of Taliban’s ascent to power in Afghanistan on terror activities within the country. National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) Chief Boy Rafli Amar said Taliban’s victory might serve as inspiration, particularly to sympathizers of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI), a group affiliated with Al Qaeda, which developed in Afghanistan. On Thursday, August 26, Boy spoke to Tempo about the potential imp

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