The National Directorate of Security (NDS) has formed a Special Force to combat
Islamic State of Daesh in Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported.

Haseeb Sediqi, spokesman for NDS on Wednesday told reporters that the Special Force has been formed based on the anti-Daesh strategy of the government.
He said that the Special Force is comprised of three units, Intelligence, Analysis and the Operational Unit.

According to Sediqi, the group has already began operating in parts of the country including Helmand, Nangarhar and Farah provinces.