Invasions of Afghanistan

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.

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  • 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."

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.

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  • 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.

The American Legion demands the U.S. government act now to extract Afghan interpreters before Sept. 11 troop withdrawal deadline

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Afghanistan conflict, War in Afghanistan, Invasions of Afghanistan, Afghanistan–Pakistan relations, Taliban, No One Left Behind

Since the 9-11 terror attacks, the United States has employed thousands of local Afghan translators to help U.S. forces during the war.

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  • Since the 9-11 terror attacks, the United States has employed thousands of local Afghan translators to help U.S. forces during the war.
  • In exchange for their help, the United States promised a pathway to U.S. citizenship for Afghan interpreters and their families.
  • "Our wartime allies saved countless American lives despite grave dangers to themselves and their families," American Legion National Commander James W. "Bill" Oxford said.
  • "It would be a moral failure to withdraw our troops and leave behind the brave Afghan interpreters who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with U.S. troops through multiple operations."

Ottawa tech company salutes Afghanistan war sacrifices

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Military history by country, Invasions of Afghanistan, Countries, Asia, Ahmadzai, War in Afghanistan, Afghanistan, Soviet–Afghan War

OTTAWA, Nov. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On November 11, an Ottawa tech company, Taleam Systems is remembering the sacrifices made in the Afghan war that involved Canada and U.S. troops.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On November 11, an Ottawa tech company, Taleam Systems is remembering the sacrifices made in the Afghan war that involved Canada and U.S. troops.
  • Ahmadzai adds, People in Afghanistan face war every day, and the war has turned into a business that is funded by foreign money machine.
  • Meanwhile, as the United States election results have yet to be finalized, the war in Afghanistan and elsewhere may continue under a new administration, Ahmadzai echoes.
  • To learn more about the Ottawa tech company, visit the website at www.taleamsystems.com

Taleam Systems' AHMADZAI states COVID-19 in Afghanistan produced food shortages at a time of fasting month

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Sunday, April 26, 2020
Countries, Geography of Asia, Contents, Islamic republics, Member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, Member states of the United Nations, Invasions of Afghanistan, Food security, Urban agriculture, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Fasting

OTTAWA, April 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Due to COVID-19 food prices have risen, and with the fasting month having just started, it has caused immense food shortages in Afghanistan.

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  • OTTAWA, April 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Due to COVID-19 food prices have risen, and with the fasting month having just started, it has caused immense food shortages in Afghanistan.
  • Close to one third of the population are food insecure in the country, and as a result of war, millions of Afghans have sought refuge in Iran and Pakistan.
  • There are about 1,500 cases in Afghanistan as of today, and a total of 2.9 million cases worldwide.
  • Taleam Systems is a computer service business based in Ottawa, Canada.

To fight COVID-19 in Afghanistan, AHMADZAI says Afghan people need a strong health system, contrary to failed policy for peace and war

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Saturday, April 25, 2020
Military history by country, Decades, Invasions of Afghanistan, Pashtun people, Warfare, Ahmadzai, War in Afghanistan, Soviet–Afghan War, Raees Ahmadzai

According to Meladul Haq Ahmadzai , during the recent military operations in Afghanistan, the international community focused on fighting a war and not much on strengthening health systems.

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  • According to Meladul Haq Ahmadzai , during the recent military operations in Afghanistan, the international community focused on fighting a war and not much on strengthening health systems.
  • Ahmadzai says, "fighting COVID-19 would have been much easier if Afghanistan's health care system had been strengthened."
  • The U.S. and Afghanistan war began in 2001 and has cost the American people almost $2 trillion.
  • Ahmadzai concludes, There is no definition for fighting in any books that has endured by all Afghan people.

Bring Our Troops Home Announces National Press Club Briefings and Capitol Hill Visits on Wed., Nov. 13, 2019

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Monday, November 11, 2019
Military history by country, Invasions of Afghanistan, Decades, Warfare, Guerrilla warfare, Cold War Conflicts, War in Afghanistan, Soviet–Afghan War

Bring Our Troops Home, a 501(c)4 organization, will host a series of policy briefings at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. and Capitol Hill visits on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.

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  • Bring Our Troops Home, a 501(c)4 organization, will host a series of policy briefings at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. and Capitol Hill visits on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.
  • Dan McKnight, Bring Our Troops Home Chairman and a combat military veteran, will lead the effort, along with Wyoming State Representative Tyler Lindholm.
  • The goal of Bring Our Troops Home is to press Congress to re-evaluate U.S. foreign policy to deemphasize military intervention, including the 18-year war in Afghanistan.
  • https://youtu.be/EyeffuTS69Y
    Bring Our Troops Home is dedicated to ending American involvement in endless wars in the Middle East and bringing our troops home.

Meritage Homes Awards Mortgage-Free Home to Atlanta-Based, Dual Military Couple in Time for Veterans Day

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Thursday, November 7, 2019
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As part of their service, they helped train Marines who were headed to Afghanistan and conducted weapons testing.

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  • As part of their service, they helped train Marines who were headed to Afghanistan and conducted weapons testing.
  • Meritage Homes is definitely giving us a step up on giving our family the best way of life.
  • This is the thirteenth new home Meritage Homes has built and donated to veterans through this partnership.
  • Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves Americas military families.

U.S. Veteran and Quadruple Amputee Travis Mills Announces Major Expansion to Veteran Family Retreat and Programming

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
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At a sunny open house on September 15th, the Foundation announced new goals that are as ambitious as Travis Mills himself.

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  • At a sunny open house on September 15th, the Foundation announced new goals that are as ambitious as Travis Mills himself.
  • All services and programs will continue to be provided to the veteran and his or her family at no cost.
  • To follow the Travis Mills Foundation on Facebook, go to https://www.facebook.com/travismillsfoundation/
    In 2012, SSG Mills was on a mission during his third tour of duty in Afghanistan.
  • Travis is one of only five veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to survive his quadruple amputee injuries.

Afghan Singing Legend Aryana Sayeed Named JadooTV Global Brand Ambassador

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Wednesday, September 12, 2018
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Afghan singing superstar Aryana Sayeed was named JadooTV's Global Brand Ambassador today.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Afghan singing superstar Aryana Sayeed was named JadooTV's Global Brand Ambassador today.
  • "Since its launch in 2008, JadooTV has counted the global Afghan community as being amongst our most loyal customers.
  • We are delighted that Afghanistan's greatest singer of this generation has agreed to be our Global Brand Ambassador.
  • As Global Brand Ambassador of the company Aryana will promote JadooTV to existing and new diaspora communities, and to her followers on television, social media and at live concerts.