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The story of a secret mission to save more than 1,500 Afghans

The story of a secret mission to save more than 1,500 Afghans

Update: 2024-11-01
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Dr. Farouq Samim cried as the Taliban swept back into power in 2021. While he was safe in Ottawa, many members of his family were stranded – and at risk of death – back in Afghanistan. Determined to do something, he paired up with two lawyers he didn’t know to launch a secret mission: Operation Abraham.

The Globe’s International Affairs reporter, Janice Dickson, got inside access on how this rescue effort ended up saving over 1,500 people over three years despite bureaucratic hurdles and increasing threats.

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The story of a secret mission to save more than 1,500 Afghans

The story of a secret mission to save more than 1,500 Afghans

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