Lt.-Col. Mark Popov, who tried to act against the RMC students, says his career came to an abrupt halt because of his attempts to crack down on sexual misconduct and he left the military in 2018.
TORONTO With the announcement from U.S. President Joe Biden that America’s troops would be pulling out of Afghanistan, the plight of Afghan interpreters, who also put their lives on the line alongside soldiers, is back in the spotlight. More than 40,000 Canadian troops served in Afghanistan, and were eventually pulled out in 2014. Local Afghan interpreters were critical elements of Canada’s and other NATO soldier’s presence in the Middle East, often riding on the front lines. In 2009, a special immigration program for interpreters and their families was set up, assisting around 800 former interpreters and their families in moving to Canada. However, that program ended in 2011, leaving thousands of interpreters behind.
During the U.S. withdrawal, Canadian veterinarians pushed Afghan interpreters to quickly reach Canada
TORONTO-As US President Joe Biden announced that US troops will be withdrawn from Afghanistan, the plight of Afghan interpreters who risked their lives with soldiers has regained the focus of attention. More than 40,000 Canadian troops served in Afghanistan and were eventually withdrawn in 2014. Local interpreters in Afghanistan are a key factor in the presence of Canadians and other NATO soldiers in the Middle East, often riding on the front lines. In 2009, a special immigration project for interpreters and their families was set up to assist about 800 former interpreters and their families to migrate to Canada. However, the program ended in 2011, leaving thousands of interpreters.