Afghanistan's ruling Taliban today brought eight foreign aid workers accused of promoting Christianity to court for the first time.
"They just entered into the court building... before their arrival, diplomats and their relatives also reached the court room to witness the proceedings," said one reporter.
He said security surrounding the detainees was tight.
The trial began its fourth day today after a day's break because of the Muslim day of prayer in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
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Twenty-four staff from German-based Christian relief agency Shelter Now International - four Germans, two Australians, two Americans and 16 Afghans - were arrested five weeks ago on charges that could carry the death penalty.