Military history by country

CIBC donates $200,000 to organizations focused on providing immediate assistance to vulnerable groups in Afghanistan

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Friday, September 3, 2021
Military history by country, Man-made disasters, Military, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, S&P/TSX 60, War in Afghanistan, Refugee

$75,000 to Rainbow Railroad, a global not-for-profit organization that helps LGBTQIA+ people facing persecution.

Key Points: 
  • $75,000 to Rainbow Railroad, a global not-for-profit organization that helps LGBTQIA+ people facing persecution.
  • "The people of Afghanistan are in dire need of support following the recent humanitarian crisis," said Victor Dodig, President and CEO of CIBC.
  • Money raised will enable these organizations to provide immediate assistance to vulnerable groups in response to the Afghan humanitarian crisis.
  • CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with 10 million personal banking, business, public sector and institutional clients.

The Independence Fund opens Veteran eligibility to Afghan Interpreters entering US under the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV)

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Military history by country, Man-made disasters, Military, Special Immigrant Visa, Visa policy of the United States, Afghanistan–Pakistan relations, Afghanistan–United States relations, International Security Assistance Force, Taliban, Siv, War in Afghanistan, No One Left Behind

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Independence Fund is proud to announce the inclusion of Afghan and Iraqi combat interpreters who served alongside American troops in programming eligibility.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Independence Fund is proud to announce the inclusion of Afghan and Iraqi combat interpreters who served alongside American troops in programming eligibility.
  • "Keeping our promise to our allies is the right thing to do and is an integral part of our national security."
  • The Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program was created to protect Afghan allies who risked their lives helping U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
  • The Independence Fund is expanding program eligibility to Afghan SIV individuals and their families.

Scotiabank applauds Government of Canada's efforts to safely relocate Afghan interpreters and their families

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Friday, July 23, 2021
Military history by country, Man-made disasters, Military, Afghanistan conflict, Invasions of Afghanistan, War in Afghanistan, S&P/TSX 60, Scotiabank, Afghanistan

TORONTO, July 23, 2021 /CNW/ -Scotiabank is proud to support the efforts of the Government of Canada and our Veteran community to safely relocate former interpreters and locally-employed civilians and their families from Afghanistan, who have bravely served alongside the Canadian Armed Forces through the dangerous and continued deteriorating conditions in Afghanistan.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, July 23, 2021 /CNW/ -Scotiabank is proud to support the efforts of the Government of Canada and our Veteran community to safely relocate former interpreters and locally-employed civilians and their families from Afghanistan, who have bravely served alongside the Canadian Armed Forces through the dangerous and continued deteriorating conditions in Afghanistan.
  • As part of its commitment to foster greater economic resilience by supporting newcomer integration through ScotiaRISE , Scotiabank has pledged $250,000 to local community organizations to provide settlement and integration support for these Afghan families.
  • Through its StartRight program, Scotiabank is also prepared to provide special newcomer banking advice and solutions to help set these families up for success upon arrival.
  • "Scotiabank isproud to work alongside the Government of Canada in their efforts to support these Afghan families as they adapt to life in Canada."

The Wilson Center Hosts Global Experts Offering "Hindsight Up Front" on the Future of Afghanistan

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Military history by country, Military, Man-made disasters, International Security Assistance Force, War in Afghanistan, Afghanistan–United States relations, Presidency of Joe Biden, Taliban, David Petraeus, Afghanistan, Opposition to the war in Afghanistan, Institute for the Study of War

Hindsight Up Front will launch with the publication of a new online resource ( www.wilsoncenter.org/afghanistan ) where all new and archived Afghanistan content will be featured.

Key Points: 
  • Hindsight Up Front will launch with the publication of a new online resource ( www.wilsoncenter.org/afghanistan ) where all new and archived Afghanistan content will be featured.
  • The kickoff event will be a discussion on the U.S. and coalition forces withdrawal from Afghanistan and the prospects for the country's future, featuring:
    Gen. David Petraeus (ret.
  • ), former Commander of U.S. and ISAF Forces in Afghanistan and Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
  • Hindsight Up Frontbuilds upon over 20 years of independent, non-partisan research and events on Afghanistan conducted by the Wilson Center.

Statement - Ministers of Veterans Affairs and National Defence mark 105th anniversary of the Battles of the Somme and Beaumont-Hamel

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Battle of the Somme, Military history by country, In France, World War I, Military operations, Beaumont-Hamel, Hamel, Royal Newfoundland Regiment, Beaumont, Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial

Near the village of Beaumont-Hamel in northern France, the Newfoundland Regiment went into action in an attack that would turn out to be catastrophic.

Key Points: 
  • Near the village of Beaumont-Hamel in northern France, the Newfoundland Regiment went into action in an attack that would turn out to be catastrophic.
  • The Canadian Corps would also see heavy fighting later in the Battle of the Somme.
  • Today, we remember their courage, and the ultimate sacrifice so many made at the Battles of the Somme and Beaumont-Hamel.
  • We honour their unfaltering commitment to our values, which secured for us the peace and freedom that we have today."

One World Universe, Inc. Adds Heath Fernald to Global Security Transport Corp. Management Team

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Military history by country, Man-made disasters, Military, In Afghanistan, War in Afghanistan, Cybercrime, Aftermath of the September 11 attacks, Taliban, Afghanistan, Computer security

Mr. Fernald brings over 20 years of highly trained military experience to Global Security Transport.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Fernald brings over 20 years of highly trained military experience to Global Security Transport.
  • Between 2009-2010 he was deployed to eastern Afghanistan where he served as an Operations Chief of an Embedded Training Team.
  • The Global Security Transport website will be launched by the end of July.
  • Global Security Transport Corporation (GSTC) is a premier secured transport and security company.

EASO publishes a COI report: Afghanistan - Security situation

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Friday, June 25, 2021
Military history by country, Military, Man-made disasters, War in Afghanistan, Afghanistan conflict, In Afghanistan, Invasions of Afghanistan, Taliban, Totalitarianism, Afghanistan, United States invasion of Afghanistan

The newly released reportprovides information on the security situation in Afghanistan, which is relevant for the assessment of international protection status determination, including refugee status and subsidiary protection.

Key Points: 
  • The newly released reportprovides information on the security situation in Afghanistan, which is relevant for the assessment of international protection status determination, including refugee status and subsidiary protection.
  • The security situation in Afghanistan remains volatile.
  • In terms of territorial control, the situation changes rapidly with the Taliban advancing in a growing number of Afghan districts.
  • Afghanistan: Security Situation Reportprovides information about relevant security trends in the period between 1 January 2020 and 31 May 2021.The first part of the report provides a general overview of the security situation in the country, including conflict background and actors involved and main security incidents and their impact on the civilian population.

Quaker Lobby Celebrates House Vote to Repeal 2002 Iraq War Authorization

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
White House, Federal Government, Congressional News, Views, Public policy, Public policy, Government, Other Policy Issues, Military history by country, Man-made disasters, Military, Iraq–United States relations, Iraq War, Modern history of Iraq, Occupation of Iraq, War on Terror, Chuck Schumer, Authorization for Use of Military Force

The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) applauds todays vote in the House of Representatives to repeal the outdated and overstretched 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) used for the Iraq War.

Key Points: 
  • The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) applauds todays vote in the House of Representatives to repeal the outdated and overstretched 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) used for the Iraq War.
  • The bill repeals the 2002 Iraq AUMF, originally passed to authorize war against Saddam Husseins regime.
  • Yet it remains on the books and is susceptible to abuse years after the Iraq War has concluded.
  • Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer recently pledged to hold a full Senate floor vote on the 2002 Iraq AUMF repeal.

World less peaceful as civil unrest and political instability increases due to COVID-19 pandemic, reveals IEP

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Military history by country, Man-made disasters, Military, Post–civil rights era in African-American history, Afghanistan, Iranian Plateau, War

Iceland remains the most peaceful country in the world, and Afghanistan the least peaceful.

Key Points: 
  • Iceland remains the most peaceful country in the world, and Afghanistan the least peaceful.
  • As much of the world looks towards a COVID-19 recovery, increased civil unrest and political instability will be important to navigate.
  • As much of the world went into lockdown, the total level of political and civil unrest rose.
  • South America experienced the second largest regional deterioration, owing to increases in violent crime and civil unrest.

World less peaceful as civil unrest and political instability increases due to COVID-19 pandemic, reveals IEP

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Military history by country, Man-made disasters, Military, Post–civil rights era in African-American history, Afghanistan, Iranian Plateau, War

Iceland remains the most peaceful country in the world, and Afghanistan the least peaceful.

Key Points: 
  • Iceland remains the most peaceful country in the world, and Afghanistan the least peaceful.
  • As much of the world looks towards a COVID-19 recovery, increased civil unrest and political instability will be important to navigate.
  • As much of the world went into lockdown, the total level of political and civil unrest rose.
  • South America experienced the second largest regional deterioration, owing to increases in violent crime and civil unrest.