Gayle Williams
Gayle Williams, a charity worker for the Christian organization Serve Afghanistan, was killed by Taliban militants in Kabul, allegedly in retaliation for "spreading Christianity." The chairman of the charity denied allegations of proselytism and stressed that the institution doesn't preach Christianity.1
Williams was shot seven times on her way to work by two men on a motorcycle. She is the fifth foreign aid worker to be attacked this year in Afghanistan. International Rescue Committee, another charity group, ceased its activities after three of its international volunteers were killed in August.2
Fast Facts
- Date of assassination: October 20, 20081
- Age: 34 years old1
- Was a citizen of the United Kingdom and South Africa1
- Serve Afghanistan employs volunteers1
- 146 incidents involving foreign aid workers had occurred in 2008 as of October1
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