afghanistan

Trial for Aid Workers Begins Behind Closed Doors

The trial of the eight foreign aid workers, including two U.S. citizens, detained in Afghanistan for allegedly preaching Christianity began in private Tuesday.

Aid Workers to Stand Trial in Afghanistan for Proselytizing

The eight foreign aid workers arrested in Kabul three weeks ago will stand trial on charges of proselytizing, Taliban officials announced Wednesday.

Diplomats, Relatives Visit Detainees in Afghanistan

A day after the International Red Cross established the first contact with foreign aid workers detained in Afghanistan, a delegation of diplomats and relatives report the detainees appear in good health.

Diplomats to Visit Detained Foreign Aid Workers

Afghanistan's hard-line Islamic government will allow diplomats to meet with eight foreigners arrested in Kabul.

Foreign Aid Workers Still Detained in Afghanistan

The Taliban has refused to allow any contact with 24 aid workers arrested in Kabul last weekend, but say they are safe. The workers of an international aid agency were detained for allegedly preaching Christianity to Muslims.

Taliban Closes BBC’s Afghanistan Office

The leaders of Afghanistan's ruling Taliban told the British Broadcasting Corporation Wednesday to close down its office in Kabul, accusing the media outlet of bias in its coverage of the group's destruction of ancient statues of Buddha.