Canada Afghan Interpreters
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Canada’s response to fall of Afghanistan needs special committee review: O’TooleConservative Leader Erin O'Toole says the committee will help Canadians understand why Canada failed to act and prepare for the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan.CanadaDec 7, 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 interpreter says some feel ‘ashamed’ for helping Canada as officials flee KabulThe lightning pace of the Taliban takeover has left many countries scrambling to evacuate diplomatic staff and burn confidential material held in Kabul embassies.CanadaAug 16, 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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Interpreters are fleeing Afghanistan. What’s happened and how Canada is helpingAn estimated '49,000 people have been displaced' since the Taliban increased its offensive, including 29,400 children.CanadaAug 5, 2021
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