Taliban Detains American and 17 Others in Afghanistan for Promoting Christianity

The Taliban has detained 18 workers, including one American, from the International Assistance Mission (IAM) in Afghanistan, accusing them of "propagating and promoting Christianity." The Swiss nonprofit organization, which focuses on healthcare and education, confirmed the raids on its office in Ghor and expressed concern for the well-being and security of its staff. The Taliban has implemented stricter laws since taking over Afghanistan, including banning women from working for aid organizations and imposing harsher restrictions on women's rights.