Story number 4 for 17 Sep 2001

(Afghanistan)–Next, the fate of Christian foreign aid workers is in question, as many fear an American retaliation on Afghanistan for harboring terrorists. Four Germans, two Americans and two Australians are being tried on charges of preaching Christianity. Most experts expect U-S forces to strike against the radical Islamic Taliban regime, which allegedly hosts Osama bin Laden. Christians are being asked to pray that God would protect these workers and many nationals who are also being held in similar charges.