The Taliban on Friday arrested 18 International Assistance Mission (IAM) employees in Ghor province of Afghanistan, including an international staff member, reported Khaama Press. Since the arrest, they have been taken to Kabul. However, the arrests took place in two separate incidents, according to Khaama Press.

On September 3, three individuals were detained, and, recently, the remaining 15 were arrested, the organization stated as per the statement by IAM, reported Khaama Press. The International Assistance Mission (IAM) in a statement shared deep concern and grief towards the detention of its employees. Moreover, IAM further reported that all 18 detainees have been transferred to Kabul.