Afghan War
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U.N. calls on donors to raise $606 million to stabilize AfghanistanThere are concerns that instability and upended humanitarian efforts, compounded by an ongoing drought, could further endanger lives and plunge Afghanistan toward famine.CanadaSep 13, 2021
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‘Get our people out’: B.C. veteran fears reprisals against Afghans who helped Canada"The veterans community have been screaming at them about this, to get our people out, that they will face reprisals. And nothing was done until the very last minute."CanadaAug 25, 2021
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‘We are desperate’: The frightening new reality faced by the women of AfghanistanIt's difficult to think of all the Afghani women muzzled figuratively and literally, unable to speak for themselves as they cower in fear of the Taliban, says Meera Estrada.CanadaAug 22, 2021
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Taliban blitz in Afghanistan ‘gut-wrenching’ to watch, says retired Canadian commanderThe week-long blitz by the Taliban means the insurgent group now controls 12 of the 34 provincial capitals, and comes after months of escalating concerns about their rapid advance.CanadaAug 13, 2021
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Taliban assassinate Afghan official as UN envoy compares conflict’s spiral to Syria"This is now a different kind of war, reminiscent of Syria, recently, or Sarajevo," one top official said of the Taliban's advance in Afghanistan.CanadaAug 6, 2021
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Canada offers ‘path to protection’ for Afghan interpreters amid ‘critical’ situationA rapid Taliban resurgence in the country is raising fears the interpreters and advisers are facing imminent retaliation, and pressure is growing for the government to act.CanadaJul 23, 2021
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Canada has ‘moral obligation’ to protect Afghan interpreters from Taliban resurgence: expertsTaliban militants have retaken control of roughly half of the districts in Afghanistan amid a U.S. retreat that experts say leaves those who helped coalition forces in danger.CanadaJul 21, 2021
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Canadian military says ‘no concerns’ raised by troops working with Australians in AfghanistanAn Australian war crimes inquiry report found special forces troops unlawfully killed Afghans.CanadaNov 24, 2020
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Desmond Fatality inquiry delayed again, family calls it shameful and despicableThe hearing into the Lionel Desmond Fatality Inquiry will be delayed again and won't resume until 2021.CanadaOct 28, 2020
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U.S. embassy says it ‘deeply values’ Canadian sacrifices after Trump adviser attackA senior Canadian government official, speaking on background, called the comments "disappointing."CanadaAug 27, 2020
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