Source: Christian Headlines, September 18, 2023
The Taliban has detained 18 workers, including one American, in Afghanistan for allegedly preaching Christianity. The International Assistance Mission (IAM), a Swiss nonprofit group, said the Taliban stormed its office in Ghor twice and abducted 18 workers, The New York Post reports.
Three workers were taken in the first raid on September 3, and 15 were taken in the second raid on September 13.
IAM said it was “unaware of the circumstances that led to these incidents and have not been advised of the reason for the detention of our staff members.”
Meanwhile, the Taliban said in a statement that the workers were taken for “propagating and promoting Christianity” in the predominantly Muslim country.
Read the full story. Another quotes IAM saying all its staff agree to abide by the laws of the country (CBS News). Read their complete statement.