Christian convert freed in Kabul

CBC News: Christian convert freed in Kabul

I have been following this story for some time now and have found it rather fascinating.

Rahman, who converted to Christianity 16 years ago, aroused great anger in Afghanistan, where rejecting Islam by converting to another religion is deemed a capital offence by religious authorities, no matter what the courts do.

Rahman was charged with apostasy during a recent custody battle over his children.

After 16 years, they decided to charge him and most likely because of his wanting custody of his children. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like he will even get to see his children for a long, long time.

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