496 United Nations, August 4 Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant – Khorasan has expanded its presence in several provinces of Afghanistan and strengthened its positions in and around Kabul, a report by UN chief Antonio Guterres said, highlighting risks that militants from the Taliban may join the ISIS affiliate if they feel “threatened” by developments in the Afghan peace process. The 13th report of the Secretary-General Guterres on the threat posed by ISIL to international peace and security, issued Tuesday, said that “Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant – Khorasan has expanded its presence in several provinces of Afghanistan, despite leadership, human and financial losses during 2020.