Afghanistan War

• ‘It’s Nathan day’: Calgary bridges named in honour of soldier killed in Afghanistan

  Cpl. Nathan Hornburg of Calgary died exactly 18 years ago in Afghanistan while working to recover a disabled tank under fire by the Taliban in Kandahar.

  Canada

  Sep 24
  
• Slain journalist Michelle Lang remembered in new book

  On Dec. 30, 2009, Lang and four Canadian soldiers were killed after roadside bomb detonated in Afghanistan.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2024
  
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• For Canadian veterans, the toxic legacy of burn pits lingers: advocate

  An Afghanistan veteran is advocating for Canada to do more research to understand the the post-service health impacts of exposure to toxic burn pits at military bases.

  Canada

  Nov 12, 2023
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• Afghanistan war not worth it, majority of Republicans, Democrats say: poll

  The poll comes two years after the United States pulled out of Afghanistan in August 2021 following its 20-year war, and the Taliban returned to power.

  U.S. News

  Oct 18, 2023
• Taliban restricts Afghans from foreign travel, prompting concern from West

  The Taliban said Afghans would not be allowed to leave the country unless they had a clear destination and that women could not travel overseas for study without a male guardian.

  World

  Mar 1, 2022
• Desmond inquiry: Nova Scotia inquest into shooting tragedy facing complex challenges

  The Lionel Desmond inquiry is expected to draw to a close next month in Nova Scotia, with questions still lingering about what it can accomplish.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2021
• Canada’s response to fall of Afghanistan target of new special committee of MPs

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called an election as the Taliban was advancing through Afghanistan and came under heavy criticism for the government's handling of the crisis.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2021
• Canadian Afghanistan war veteran finds music helps soothe battle with PTSD

  Dennis MacKenzie released his first album, 'The Guardian Angel Platoon', on Wednesday.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2021
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• Afghanistan minister won’t commit to girls’ schooling despite international demand

  The new Taliban administration has pushed to build relations with other countries to help stave off a catastrophic economic crisis.

  World

  Oct 12, 2021
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• Afghanistan’s Taliban nightmare — and how women are resisting

  With the Taliban back in power, courageous Afghan women are speaking out about their dreams and their future.

  Features

  Oct 9, 2021