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We're grateful to be back home - aid workers

Two freed American aid workers told today of their terror during months of Taliban captivity, their dramatic rescue at the hands of anti-Taliban troops and American special forces and their hopes for a free Afghanistan.

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Christian aid workers taken to Taliban stronghold

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Afghanistan: Trial of foreign workers resumes
Foreign aid workers' trial to resume in Kabul

The trial of eight foreign aid workers in Afghanistan charged with preaching Christianity is expected to resume on Saturday.

Thu, 27 Sep, 2001

Parents press to see jailed aid workers

Parents and Western diplomats pressed the Taliban today to be allowed to see eight jailed foreign aid workers to develop a legal defence as their trial into charges of preaching Christianity went into its second week.

Mon, 10 Sep, 2001

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