Ex-US Soldier Reportedly Sneaks into Afghanistan and Helps 30 People Escape, Including Christians

Billy Hallowell : Nov 1, 2021
Faithwire.com

"They say on the news there is no US soldier in Afghanistan. But I'm here, and I'll help as long as it takes. I'm a proud American soldier. I've taken an oath, and I'll never forget that oath."

[Faithwire.com] An Afghan native who came to the US as a refugee days before the 9/11 attacks and later served as a US soldier told Fox News this week he illegally crossed into Afghanistan from Pakistan about a month ago to rescue at-risk individuals and family members. (Screengrab image)

The unnamed former soldier—who spoke on condition of anonymity—said he has rescued at least 30 people from Afghanistan, including Christians and other religious minorities stuck in the midst of the Taliban's reemergence.

He described himself to Fox as a "proud American soldier" who fought in Afghanistan before leaving due to injuries.

"They say on the news there is no US soldier in Afghanistan. But I'm here, and I'll help as long as it takes," he said. "I'm a proud American soldier. I've taken an oath, and I'll never forget that oath." Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

Some of the man's family members in Afghanistan have faced retribution over the years due to his American military service. Those fears have intensified in the wake of the Taliban's revival. Despite pleading for help from the US government to keep them safe, he reportedly received no assistance...

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