With the Taliban now in control of two-thirds of Afghanistan, Ottawa is being urged to speed up efforts to save hundreds of former Afghan interpreters and their families.
The government’s decision to send in special forces troops to help evacuate the Canadian Embassy in Kabul is causing alarm and confusion among veterans and others working to save hundreds of Afghans who supported Canada.
Retired major-general Denis Thompson is grateful the government agreed to expedite the resettlement of Afghans who supported Canada, but is frustrated by the pace of the effort and the lack of information on its progress.
Quinte News reached out to the Department of National Defence with regards to any possible involvement of 8 Wing CFB Trenton in the embassy evacuations.
A representative said the department is working closely with the government and is monitoring the situation while developing contingency plans.
For security reasons details about operational support, including any that may involve 8 Wing CFB Trenton, will not be shared.
With files from the Canadian Press.
