Amid work to bring interpreters to safety, tell the whole Afghanistan story

It must not be forgotten that for more than 13 years, many of those associated with the CDA and CDAI were instrumental in pushing a narrative of success in what was clearly an unwinnable war from the outset.

Master Corporal Daniel Choong helps stabilize Lieutenant Commander Gina Connor with her fire stance as she fires her C7 rifle during firing practice at the Kabul Military Training Centre range in Kabul, Afghanistan during Operation Attention on Oct. 30, 2013. DND photograph by Sgt. Norm McLean

Opinion

BY SCOTT TAYLOR

July 26, 2021

OTTAWA—The situation on the ground in Afghanistan continues to worsen for Afghan government troops attempting to contain a resurgent Taliban. Since the U.S. pulled out the bulk of their remaining combat forces from Bagram airfield on July 2, the Taliban have captured vast swaths of territory. The...

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