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Extremists celebrate Taliban takeover of Afghanistan on social media

4 min read WARREN P. STROBEL 17 Aug 2021, 10:24 PM IST

Invigorated, groups could seek a return to Afghanistan, terrorism officials say, though al Qaeda is weakened and Islamic State has clashed with the Taliban

Taliban forces patrol a street in Herat, Afghanistan August 14, 2021. (REUTERS) — Taliban forces patrol a street in Herat, Afghanistan August 14, 2021. **(REUTERS)**

Islamist extremist social media lit up with celebratory messages as the Taliban cemented its control over Afghanistan this weekend, raising concerns that a weakened al Qaeda and other terrorist groups could stage a comeback in the wake of the chaotic U.S. military withdrawal.