Shelter Now controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2001
Taliban allegations of proselytism and detention of aid workers
The Taliban accused Shelter Now personnel of possessing Christian literature and attempting to convert Muslims. Twenty-four workers were detained, including eight Western employees. Shelter Now representatives rejected the characterization of its work as organized proselytizing. The eight Western workers were released on November 15, 2001.