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1,250 Canadians Are Still Stranded In Afghanistan

 

Global Times: U.S. helps bring refugees to Canada, but 1,250 Canadians remain in Afghanistan 

Canada is accepting 5,000 Afghan refugees evacuated by the United States, federal officials said Tuesday as they work to rescue 1,250 Canadians stuck in the Taliban-ruled country. 

The deal comes as part of a new agreement reached with the U.S. in order to secure safe passage for Afghans fleeing the Islamist militant group, said Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino. 

They will be accepted as part of the government’s expanded 20,000 Afghan refugee program.  

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WNU Editor: As bad as the U.S. and other countries have handled the evacuation of their citizens and allies in Afghanistan, Canada's efforts have been a complete and dismal failure. 

More News On 1,250 Canadians Being Stranded In Afghanistan  

Canada says it knows of hundreds of citizens and permanent residents left in Afghanistan -- CBC  

Ottawa pins hopes on Kabul airport reopening as hundreds with links to Canada stuck -- CTV News/Canadian Press 

1,250 Canadians are stuck in Afghanistan. Ottawa has no good plan to rescue them -- Michael Higgins, National Post  

We still have people trapped in Kabul -- Toronto Sun editorial



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