Canada to take in 20,000 Afghan refugees targeted by Taliban | Malay Mail

OTTAWA, Aug 14 ― Canada said yesterday it will take in up to 20,000 Afghan refugees, including women leaders, government workers and others facing threats from the Taliban, as insurgents advanced across the country seizing major cities.

The refugees will include “particularly vulnerable” Afghans still in the country or who've already fled to neighbouring states, which in addition to female leaders and government employees also comprises human rights defenders, persecuted minorities and journalists. As the Taliban advances on the capital Kabul, officials said Canadian special forces form part of a contingency plans to airlift Canadian embassy staff, but details were not provided due to the sensitive nature of the security operation.

Canada has said it is monitoring the situation in Afghanistan “very closely” and working with its allies on the ground.

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