Canada should fly vulnerable Afghans directly here, do checks after: advocate
The former lawmaker, a fierce advocate for women and girls in the region, was shot and killed by gunmen in her Kabul home on Sunday — the first slaying in the capital of a lawmaker from the previous administration since the Taliban’s takeover.Story continues below advertisement
“These women are at risk. We know who they are. They are in a different scenario and could be brought out immediately,” McPherson said. “We could get them to safety immediately. And that’s what I’m going to continue to push for, working with my colleagues from all parties.” Meanwhile, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has pledged to “continue working to make sure that the most vulnerable people are able to get out.”
“At the same time, we have to recognize that the Taliban is not allowing people to leave, it’s putting people at risk,” he added, speaking to reporters on Tuesday.
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