* 8 large al-Qaeda training camps established in Afghanistan - United Nations Security Council report *
The United Nations Security Council has expressed concern over the continued expansion of activities of terrorist groups, especially Al-Qaeda, in Afghanistan
Al-Qaeda maintains an active presence in Afghanistan.
Al-Qaeda has established training camps, religious schools and weapons storage facilities in several provinces of Afghanistan.
Al-Qaeda has maintained its ties to the group while trying to keep its ties to Afghanistan under wraps.
Al-Qaeda has managed to maintain a "holding" position in the Taliban regime.
The United Nations Security Council had previously expressed concern over the presence of terrorist groups and their activities in Afghanistan
About ten former al-Qaeda members have historical and close ties to the Taliban.
Al-Qaeda has established 8 new training camps in Ghazni, Laghman, Parwan and Uruzgan provinces.
The report also raised concerns about links between the TTP and Al-Qaeda
Hakim al-Masri, an acknowledged member of Al-Qaeda, is responsible for the training camps and suicide drills in Kannada, which has also been training the TTP.
The Afghan Taliban and al-Qaeda have a long history of alliances
Many al-Qaeda members serve as leaders and key officials within the Taliban government
Al-Qaeda members include two provincial governors, a deputy director of the General Directorate of Intelligence and a training director in the Ministry of Defence.
Al Qaeda sees Taliban-controlled Afghanistan as a safe haven, "While al Qaeda supports the Taliban government,
The United Nations Security Council also mentioned several other terrorist groups active in Afghanistan
The terrorist group "Jamaat Ansar al-Islam" is also supported by Al-Qaeda and is working to strengthen its position.
So far, the Taliban has not responded to the UN Security Council report
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