It’s time for a commission of inquiry on Afghan detainees

Canada should not sweep possible violations of international law under the rug. If Canada is not complicit in violations of international law, let us finally prove so. If Canada is complicit, we must take responsibility. The truth is long overdue.
National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has rejected calls for a commission of inquiry Afghan detainees.
Over the past months, we have seen renewed calls on the Canadian government to launch a Commission of Inquiry into Canada’s practices and policies relating to the transfer of hundreds of detainees to Afghan authorities, during Canada’s mission in Afghanistan. In June, more than 40 civil socie...

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