Taliban leaders: honour the code

In about forty days I will be returning to Afghanistan - potentially one of the best countries in the world - on a new branch in my development career. But Afghanistan is troubled and right now it faces yet another challenge to progress as 23 South Korean aid workers are being held hostage by the Taliban.


Please join me in calling for their release by signing this petition. [Address corrected since first posting.]


I quote from the text on that page: The Taliban are guided by the Afghan Pashtunwali code, a principle that requires “hospitality to all, especially guests and strangers” – and this kidnapping is a clear violation of the code, offending the weary people of Afghanistan on whom they depend. So it’s time for the global community to stand with Afghanis and South Koreans, demand that the Taliban to honour their code and release the 23 hostages. Sign the petition NOW --


I have lived and worked for a year and a half in Afghanistan. Ordinary Afghans do not want this to happen in and to their country. I promise that your signature will help Afghanistan as much as South Korea.