Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called a snap general election citing polls indicating his minority government can form a majority. Earlier today, Trudeau went to Mary Simon, the Governor General of Canada, who is the representative of Queen Elizabeth II, Canada’s head of state, and asked her to dissolve… Continue reading Canada: Trudeau calls snap general election
The Taliban are claiming to have taken over the Presidential Palace that was left empty by the Afghan President Ashraf Ghani who left the country earlier on Sunday. There has been no confirmation from the government officials there (if they really are the government now), but the Taliban reportedly told… Continue reading Afghanistan: Taliban seize Presidential Palace
A security alert issued by the US Embassy reports of gunfire heard at Kabul’s airport. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken had earlier said the US was moving its embassy compound to the airport. Adding that the embassy has lists of people to safely evacuate. The airport is housing US citizens… Continue reading Afghanistan: “Airport under fire”
Confirming “former” President Ashraf Ghani’s departure from the country. Abdullah Abdullah, chairman of Afghanistan’s High Council for National Reconciliation said “God will hold [Ghani] accountable,” in a video message uploaded on Facebook. Abdullah Abdullah also called Ghani a “former President” and in the same video criticized him for leaving the… Continue reading Afghanistan: “God will hold [Ghani] accountable”
After attempting to reassure Afghans of no revenge the Taliban have entered Kabul, gunshots were heard in the city and their spokesperson tried to put the Afghan people at ease by saying they are awaiting a peaceful transfer of power and the properties and lives of Afghans in the city… Continue reading Afghanistan: Taliban enter Kabul; Ghani exits country
The Taliban have captured three more provincial capitals. Mazar-e-Sharif being their biggest catch of the day as it was the last northern capital under government control. It was also where Ashraf Ghani held meetings with northern warlords in a bid to get them together in their fight against the Taliban.… Continue reading Afghanistan: Mazar-e-Sharif, Asadabad, Gardez captured
Update: USAID gives $32m to Haiti, also sends about 163,000 pounds of food aid. Update: UN agency launches $15 million appeal for Haiti. “The funding will be used to help the Haitian authorities with housing, temporary shelter, mental health support and COVID-19 prevention in the aftermath of the disaster, which… Continue reading 7.2-magnitude earthquake rocks Haiti
Update: Ashraf Ghani indeed resigned ahead of Monday. As per our sources, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani was to resign ahead of Monday. Ghani addressed his nation today and in a somber speech he vowed remobilization of his forces and assured that serious steps were being taken to ensure it. Ghani… Continue reading Afghanistan: Ghani rules out resignation
Canada has announced to expand its resettlement program “to bring more Afghans to safety” and take in about 20,000 refugees. “The Government of Canada continues to be deeply concerned by the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan and the risks it poses for many vulnerable Afghans.” The announcement according to the Canadian… Continue reading Afghanistan: Canada announces to take in 20,000 refugees
US troops have started landing in Kabul to help evacuate US embassy staff. A number out of the 3000 troops announced for deployment have started arriving. With the fall of Kabul imminent, countries have started evacuating their consular staff from Afghanistan which has failed to defend itself and foreign crew… Continue reading Afghanistan: US forces land in Kabul