(VOVworld) – The Islamic State has been defeated in eastern Afghanistan, where it had taken over several remote districts.

Ghani said Afghan forces had dislodged Islamic State loyalists from regions of Nangarhar province bordering Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

Speaking at the opening of a parliament session on Sunday, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said Afghan forces dislodged IS loyalists from Nangarhar province, near the Pakistan border. He declared that Afghanistan will be a “graveyard” for IS. Afghan forces claimed victory after a 21-day operation in Achin and Shinwar districts, Nangarhar province. They said at least 200 militants were killed.