Afghan Refugees

• 2nd Afghan Canadian sues feds, claiming fleeing Ukrainians treated better

  The suits accuse the government of offering advantages to Ukrainians that were not offered to Afghans hoping to escape the Taliban takeover in 2021.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2023
  
• The Taliban seized Kabul 2 years ago. Those who escaped still struggle

  Two years ago, the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan when Kabul fell. Now, millions of people are displaced or remain in the country where they likely face poverty and famine.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2023
  
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• Over 30K Afghans have arrived in Canada but ‘significant challenges’ remain, Ottawa says

  Canada promised to resettle at least 40,000 Afghans through a number of special programs after the Taliban swept back into power in 2021.

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2023
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• Canada should fly vulnerable Afghans directly here, do checks after: advocate

  Fresh calls to help more Afghans flee the Taliban have emerged in the last week, following the killing of former Afghan MP Mursal Nabizada.

  Canada

  Jan 22, 2023
• 2 Sikh Afghan teens make most of newfound freedom, opportunity in Canada

  As the Taliban's crackdown on women's rights in Afghanistan continues, two teens now in Canada say they are embracing their newfound freedom and opportunities.

  Canada

  Jan 12, 2023
• Toronto police officers giving hope to Afghan refugees with donation drive

  After the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, two Toronto police officers launched a project to help families in desperate need of refuge.

  Features

  Dec 23, 2022
• ‘I’m free to learn’: 17-year-old Afghan refugee excited for future in Edmonton

  After fleeing Afghanistan when Kabul fell to the Taliban, 17-year-old Nargis is so happy to have the educational opportunities she has living in Edmonton.

  Canada

  Sep 22, 2022
• Afghan refugees arrive in Manitoba Friday, dozens bound for Brandon

  A plane containing more than 300 refugees from Afghanistan arrived in Winnipeg Friday, a spokesperson for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada said.

  Canada

  Aug 26, 2022
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• Why is Ottawa turning away from Afghans who helped Canada? ‘We’re failing them’

  The federal government is reportedly winding down the program to welcome 18,000 Afghans who assisted Canada, including interpreters for the military and their families.  

  Canada

  Jul 15, 2022
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• Refugees fleeing Taliban in Afghanistan facing long hotel stays in Calgary

  A Calgary hotel that become a temporary home to more than 300 refugees from Afghanistan.

  Canada

  Jul 1, 2022