Foreign workers plead not guilty in Afghanistan

Eight foreign aid workers appeared today before the Taliban’s Supreme Court, charged with preaching Christianity in Afghanistan.

Sat, 08 Sep, 2001 - 12:55

Eight foreign aid workers appeared today before the Taliban’s Supreme Court, charged with preaching Christianity in Afghanistan.

The aid workers – two Americans, four Germans and two Australians – were arrested a month ago and their Christian organisation, Shelter Now International, was shut down.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Afghanistan Person: Americans Person: Germans Person: Chief Justice Person: Noor Mohammed Saqib Person: Saqib Person: George Taubmann Event: Sabbath Organisation: Taliban Organisation: Supreme Court Organisation: Christianity Organisation: Christian Organisation: Shelter Now International Organisation: US Embassy Organisation: Muslims

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