Afghanistan (MNN) — Friday is the third anniversary the final withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.

U.S. Air Force loadmasters and pilots assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron load passengers aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III in support of the evacuation from Afghanistan at Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA), Afghanistan, Aug. 24, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Donald R. Allen)

Yesterday, on the anniversary of a Suicide attack to Kabul, in which 13 US soldiers were killed, presidential candidate Donald Trump emphasized the support of his rival Kamala Harris the chaotic withdrawal process.

Harris also reiterated her continued support for the withdrawal decision without comment on Death of military personnel.

While politicians in the US are using the withdrawal as an election issue, Afghans are complaining about a further loss of their freedom under the strict rule of the Taliban. New laws forbid women from speaking outside the home.

“Afghanistan has been in continuous decline since the withdrawal three years ago,” Unknown Nations“, says Greg Kelley.

For example, the Taliban continue to execute Christians when their fighters discover underground churches or individual believers. “Almost every week we hear of people being captured, punished and killed,” says Kelley.

“It is a regular occurrence, but the number of Christians is increasing. They are passionate about reaching their Afghan brothers and sisters with the gospel.”

The Unknown Nations Training Center trains Afghan refugees in a neighboring country to win their people for Christ. At a recent graduation ceremony, the newest class of evangelists were recognized and installed.

“They can’t wait to go to Afghanistan and share the Good News because the power of the gospel has transformed them,” Kelley says.

“The crazy thing is that they understand that even three years (of survival) is probably more than you would expect.”

Ask the Lord to send more workers to make disciples and train believers in Afghanistan. Pray that the “graduates” of the training centers will be able to start disciple-making movements in their homeland.

“Converts will not survive in a country like Afghanistan. The pressure is indescribable,” says Kelley.

“They must have come to an understanding as Paul did in Galatians 2:20, where he said, ‘I must die that Christ may live.'”

The image in the headline shows women in burkas. Photo courtesy of FMI.