(ChurchLeaders) After Afghanistan fell under Taliban control Sunday, images revealed chaos, fear and desperation in the capital city of Kabul. Now Christians in Afghanistan urgently request prayers as they face threats of escalating violence and oppression.
What Christians in Afghanistan Face
Almost 20 years after 9/11, U.S. troops were finally on their way out of Afghanistan. Former President Trump initiated the withdrawal, with President Biden then setting August 31 as the target date. But with the Taliban on the offensive lately, Biden sent 6,000 U.S. troops back to assist with evacuations. On Sunday, President Ashraf Ghani fled Afghanistan, and the Taliban released video of victory celebrations in the presidential palace.