An Afghanistan-based nongovernmental organization says the Taliban have detained 18 of its staffers, including a foreigner, from the NGO's offices in a central province.
earlier this year that the Taliban are harassing NGOs operating in the country.
The International Assistance Mission said 18 of its staff were taken away by the Taliban on two separate occasions this month from the NGO’s office in central Ghor province. The 18 detained have been taken to Kabul, the mission said. “We are unaware of the circumstances that led to these incidents and have not been advised of the reason for the detention of our staff members,” it said in a statement. “The well-being and security of our colleagues are paramount to us, and we are doing everything possible to ensure their safety and secure their swift release.”Local media, quoting the provincial governor’s spokesperson, Abdul Wahid Hamas, said the foreigner is a U.S.
The reports did not identify the alleged American staffer and there was no immediate comment from Washington. The NGO did not immediately respond to questions from The Associated Press about the reports.The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business.
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