Afghanistan Refugees

• 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
  
• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, Nov. 15

  Here’s your morning rewind for the Tuesday, Nov. 15, edition of Global News Morning Saskatoon.

  Blogs

  Nov 15, 2022
  
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• ‘What a hypocrisy’: Afghan journalist wants Canada to reunite him with his family

  As Canada rushes to help Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion, many Afghan refugees worry the plight of their family members is being forgotten.

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2022
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• Afghan refugees approved for Canada relocation languish in Pakistan: ‘We are forgotten’

  Thousands of vulnerable Afghans are waiting in Pakistan after being approved for relocation to Canada, but months of delays have left them stateless, homeless and broke.

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2022
• New documents reveal Ottawa’s election scramble to respond to Afghanistan crisis

  An emergency loan program for stranded Afghan nationals and a dedicated hotline were among the measures the Trudeau government were urged to adopt during the election.

  Politics

  Apr 5, 2022
• Alberta man helps family escape Afghanistan: ‘It’s not for the faint of heart’

  Months after Afghanistan was taken back by terrorists, one family has managed to escape to Pakistan thanks to the global efforts of an Alberta man.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2021
• 100 Afghan refugees and how they’re beginning new lives in Nova Scotia

  More than 200 refugees arrived at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport on Wednesday. About 100 will remain in Nova Scotia while the rest will go on to other provinces.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2021
• Calgary property company provides housing for Afghan refugees

  Afghan refugees arriving in Calgary are getting a big boost settling into their new lives in the city.

  Canada

  Oct 5, 2021
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• Afghan interpreter in Pakistan pleads with Ottawa to speed up visa processing

  'They are asking me, 'Please, what will happen to us? Please contact with IRCC,'' said a former Canadian Forces interpreter who escaped to Pakistan.

  World

  Oct 1, 2021
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• Saskatchewan NDP calling on federal, provincial governments to welcome more Afghan refugees

  Immigration Critic Aleana Young said she wrote to Saskatchewan Minister for Immigration Jeremy Harrison on Aug. 13 with her concerns and suggestions, but has yet to get a response.

  Canada

  Sep 10, 2021