Fall Of Kabul

• For Afghan women under the Taliban, ‘home is like jail.’ Now, some are speaking out

  Ahead of International Women's Day on March 8, Global News spoke to women and people on the ground as the Taliban attack on women continues to escalate.

  Canada

  Mar 7, 2023
  
• Afghan refugee and journalist in Halifax fears for those who couldn’t escape

  A journalist from Afghanistan is grateful to have found refuge in Halifax, but he's concerned for the safety of others who couldn't escape the country.

  Canada

  Dec 26, 2021
  
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• Canada eyeing Kabul trip to restart consular ties — protected by special forces

  Canadian officials evacuated the embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, when the Taliban seized control of the country during a lightning advance in August.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2021
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• 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
• Canada’s response to fall of Afghanistan needs special committee review: O’Toole

  Conservative 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.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2021
• Saskatchewan residents concerned about Afghan friends, families stuck overseas

  Saskatchewan residents are watching the chaos in Afghanistan from afar and are worried about friends and family who are still in the war-torn country.

  Canada

  Aug 26, 2021
• Canadian military flight evacuates 500 people from Kabul as Taliban hardens deadline

  Twelve other countries are participating in the air bridge evacuation effort, set to end on Aug. 31 as the Taliban warn they will not accept any continued presence of U.S. troops.

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2021
• Canadian special forces operating outside Kabul airport amid growing danger: officials

  American and allied soldiers hold control of Hamid Karzai International Airport, the key to an international air bridge underway to try to evacuate as many people as possible.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2021
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• Global Affairs Canada is purging websites, social media amid Taliban takeover

  American officials have confirmed multiple U.S. government agencies are also purging content from their websites that could endanger Afghans amid the Taliban takeover.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2021
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• Canada to speed up processing of Afghan refugees as evacuations ramp up: minister

  Marco Mendicino said the government is not requiring passports or COVID-19 negative tests from the Afghan passengers and is deferring biometric screening to a third country

  World

  Aug 20, 2021