ATLANTA (Pajhwok): International Assistance Mission (IAM) says 18 of its staff members have been detained by security forces in western Ghor province.
In response to the arrests, the organisation said three of its workers (a foreigner and two Afghans) were held on September 3.
The NGO added another15 IAM employees were arrested on September 13 and sent to the capital Kabul.
IAM said: “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.”
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