Afghanistan conflict

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."

Highlights - Women’s rights and women's participation in the reconstruction process of Afghanistan - Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Military history by country, Military, Man-made disasters, Taliban, Afghanistan conflict, Presidency of Barack Obama, Presidency of Donald Trump, Presidency of Joe Biden, War in Afghanistan, Afghanistan, Violence against women, International Conference on Afghanistan, London

Members will discuss the situation in Afghanistan, and in particular the situation of women, with Afghan experts with extensive knowledge of the country.

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  • Members will discuss the situation in Afghanistan, and in particular the situation of women, with Afghan experts with extensive knowledge of the country.
  • The peace process with the Taliban will be crucial for the reconstruction of Afghanistan, but the final agreement must not threaten basic human rights such as womens access to education.
  • In the meantime, the violence on the ground has increased, especially violence against women.

Muslim World League Brokers Peace Declaration between Afghan, Pakistani Representatives

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
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MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia, June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Muslim World League (MWL) is brokering an agreement between Afghan and Pakistani leaders and a diverse group of scholars to promote stability and security in Afghanistan based on the Islamic principles of peace and reconciliation.

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  • MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia, June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Muslim World League (MWL) is brokering an agreement between Afghan and Pakistani leaders and a diverse group of scholars to promote stability and security in Afghanistan based on the Islamic principles of peace and reconciliation.
  • The Declaration of Peace in Afghanistan agreement is supported by the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • "Muslim leaders and scholars have an important role to play in promoting the true, moderate principles of Islam, and leveraging them to secure a sustainable peace in Afghanistan.
  • The agreement supports peace and reconciliation efforts in Afghanistan by uniting government and civil society leaders on key issues of national cohesiveness.

US Senate Candidate Khaled Salem Shares Insights and Policy Recommendations for the Middle East

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Military history by country, Man-made disasters, Military, Afghanistan conflict, International Security Assistance Force, War in Afghanistan

Khaled is concerned about human rights atrocities and questionable actions takenand not takenby the U.S. to defend vulnerable international populations from harm.

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  • Khaled is concerned about human rights atrocities and questionable actions takenand not takenby the U.S. to defend vulnerable international populations from harm.
  • As the CEO Of American Human Rights Organization, Khaled is active in global situations as an advocate for the best possible diplomatic relations outcomes in the Middle East.
  • "I believe that imminent withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan would be an unfortunate strategic decision, especially without reasonable diplomatic policy agreements in place," said Khaled.
  • "The State of Israel has the strength and ability to guard the Suez Canal from any armed attack," said Khaled.

Afghans from all around the U.S. travel to Washington D.C. to protest for a Decentralized system & Ethnic Representation & pledge support to H.E. Ahmad Massoud

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Saturday, March 20, 2021
Military history by country, Military, Man-made disasters, Islamic State of Afghanistan, Ahmad Shah Massoud, Afghanistan–Pakistan relations, In Afghanistan, Afghanistan conflict, War in Afghanistan, Taliban, Ahmad Massoud, Afghanistan

The protestors filled the Washington sky with banners, one of which read "A decentralized political system will allow social justice, democracy, and national unity to prevail in Afghanistan!"

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  • The protestors filled the Washington sky with banners, one of which read "A decentralized political system will allow social justice, democracy, and national unity to prevail in Afghanistan!"
  • Both the unitary presidential system which is more centralized than any modern Monarchy and the Taliban's proposed emirate system are unjust and unacceptable for Afghans.
  • The protestor's chants roared through the Capital grounds, in favor of Ahmad Massoud, the son of Ahmad's Shah Massoud.
  • Ahmad Massoud's vision for peace published in the New York Times, can be read on the link below: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/14/opinion/afghanistan-peace-talks.html
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Afghanistan people want real peace and stability states AHMADZAI

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Sunday, August 30, 2020
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In February 2020, the USA and Taliban formally signed an agreement to put an end to the conflict in Afghanistan between the two forces.

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  • In February 2020, the USA and Taliban formally signed an agreement to put an end to the conflict in Afghanistan between the two forces.
  • This peace-war analysis is written by Meladul Haq Ahmadzai, CEO of Taleam Systems based in Canada.
  • Real peace and stability will pave the way for much needed support to be delivered to these vulnerable people.
  • To conclude, Afghanistan people want real peace and stability.

AHMADZAI states Afghanistan war was a money business, same for peace

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Saturday, August 1, 2020
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Taleam Systems has been following the war and peace situation closely and has struggled for real and stable peace in Afghanistan.

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  • Taleam Systems has been following the war and peace situation closely and has struggled for real and stable peace in Afghanistan.
  • Through the lens of CEO Meladul Haq Ahmadzai of Taleam Systems , Afghanistan war was a money business.
  • He further adds, same for peace referring to the February 2020 peace deal that was signed between Taliban and Trumps administration.
  • Last month, Donald Trump didnt act against the Russians paying bounties to Taliban to kill American soldiers in the war in Afghanistan.

Road to peace in Afghanistan is to end war, says AHMADZAI

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Friday, June 26, 2020
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According to Meladul Haq Ahmadzai, CEO of Taleam Systems and a Global Health researcher says, Today, Afghanistan lacks electricity, security, health, food, water and education.

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  • According to Meladul Haq Ahmadzai, CEO of Taleam Systems and a Global Health researcher says, Today, Afghanistan lacks electricity, security, health, food, water and education.
  • Ahmadzai adds, The plan moving forward for Afghanistan is for sure not to go back to the dark days.
  • He further adds, Moving forward, the focus will greatly be on peace efforts, health systems strengthening, and security forces reduction.
  • From 2001 to present, American and Afghan forces are involved in the war in Afghanistan against Taliban and Daesh forces.