Afghanistan Evacuation
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Former top U.S. generals say Afghanistan evacuation ‘too slow and too late’The rare testimony publicly exposed for the first time the strain and differences the military leaders had with the Biden administration in the final days of the war.U.S. NewsMar 19
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Joly calls Afghanistan evacuation ‘messy’ as MPs hear of challenges on the groundThe foreign affairs minister and other Global Affairs Canada officials testified at the House of Commons immigration committee on its final report on the chaotic withdrawal.CanadaMar 22, 2023
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Canadians helping Afghan refugees frustrated by private sponsorship programsRefugees can come to Canada by the government or through the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program, which allows citizens, permanent residents and organizations to be sponsors.CanadaDec 23, 2021
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Afghanistan mosque bombing leaves at least 15 wounded, Taliban saysThe mosque bombing in Afghanistan targeted Sunni Muslims who have been a front line in the battle between the Islamic State group and the Taliban.WorldNov 12, 2021
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Kabul safe house closures in ‘absolute crisis,’ says Canadian veteranThe safe houses have been providing refuge to more than 1,700 Afghan interpreters and their families since the extremist Taliban seized control of the country in August.CanadaNov 7, 2021
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Afghan refugees to arrive in Canada in ‘days or weeks’ as feds help 145 flee to PakistanA spokesman for the immigration minister says all 145 have Canadian visas and are now being processed in Pakistan and will be on their way to Canada within "days or weeks."WorldSep 11, 2021
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‘We are ready to step up’ Winnipeg organization helps Afghan evacuee family resettleA handful of local organizations are helping at least one Afghan family get resettled, after being evacuated from their home country.NewsSep 6, 2021
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Canadian advocates turn to Pakistan border as U.S. ends Afghanistan evacuationThose in Canada trying to rescue their stranded allies must now decide between having them attempt a dangerous trek to Pakistan, or following Canada's advice to sit tight and wait.CanadaAug 30, 2021
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Canada to start negotiations with Taliban to bring citizens, Afghans back: GarneauAccording to Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau, the 'priority demand' in the negotiations would be to allow the safe passage of Afghans out of the country.PoliticsAug 29, 2021
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‘They’re not going to have mercy on our family’: Fear for women, girls left in Afghanistan"They're not going to have mercy on our family, and I want the Canadian government to do something."CanadaAug 28, 2021
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