Top Militants Captured as Violence Soars in
Afghanistan Afghan
officials reported Friday that three top militant fighters were captured
during one of the deadliest weeks in Afghanistan that saw more than 100
people killed. (5/19/06)
Christian
Convert Flees Afghanistan, Arrives in Italy Abdul Rahman,
the Afghan man who had faced the death penalty for converting to
Christianity from Islam, arrived in Italy Wednesday after the
cancellation of his trial, which had gained worldwide notice.
(3/29/06)
Man
Sentenced to Death for Religious
Conversion A
41-year-old Afghan, Abdul Rahman, was born a Muslim but was
sentenced to death for converting to Christianity. Jeffrey Brown
discusses the religious trial with Washington Post reporter Pamela
Constable. (3/23/06)
Taliban
Leader Promises More Attacks Mullah Omar, the
leader of the ousted Taliban regime in Afghanistan, released a
statement Thursday promising renewed attacks on coalition troops
this summer. (3/16/06)
