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The life-or-death limbo of the Afghans who helped Canada
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21 minutes
Released:
Nov 16, 2023
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Many Afghans waiting to be resettled in Canada have taken refuge in Pakistan since fleeing their homes when the Taliban took control in 2021. That can be a dangerous and difficult situation for them – and now there’s an added concern. The government of Pakistan has begun deporting thousands of people back to Afghanistan.Today, The Globe’s Janice Dickson shares the stories of people she’s spoken with who are in hiding in Pakistan, or who have been deported already. She explains the dangerous limbo they’re in, and why it’s taking so long to get help from the Canadian government.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com
Released:
Nov 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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