Qatar, Canadian Armed Forces and Afghanistan

Former Canadian soldier David Lavery 'safe' in Qatar after release from Afghanistan, Joly says
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Canadian Armed Forces veteran David Lavery is 'safe' in Qatar — months after a network that supports vets expressed concern that Lavery went missing in Afghanistan and was possibly detained by the Taliban government.
Retired Canadian soldier safe in Qatar after 76 days of detainment by the Taliban
Retired Canadian soldier David Lavery, who made it his life’s work to help allies in Afghanistan escape Taliban rule only to be detained by that country’s government, has been released and is recuperating in Qatar.
Qatar’s intervention helps secure Canadian veteran release from Afghanistan
David Lavery, a Canadian Armed Forces veteran, is safe in Qatar after being detained for over two months in Afghanistan. David Lavery, a Canadian Armed Forces veteran and former
Canadian ex-soldier detained by Afghan Taliban freed, following Qatari mediation
David Lavery, who was detained in November 2024 in Kabul, has reportedly united with his family in Doha, following mediation from Qatar.
Canadian Veteran Released in Afghanistan After Qatari Mediation, Official Says
Canadian veteran David Lavery has been freed following his arrest in Afghanistan's capital Kabul on Nov. 11 after mediation by Qatar, an official with knowledge of the release said on Sunday. The circumstances surrounding Lavery's arrest remain unclear.
Foreign Affairs Minister Joly says Canadian released from detention in Afghanistan
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canadian David Lavery has safely made it to Qatar from Afghanistan with the help of the Qatari government.
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Sens Set-up: Canadian Armed Forces Night vs Washington Capitals
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New 21 Electronic Warfare Regiment facility to be built at CFB Kingston
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Senators Set to Celebrate Canadian Armed Forces Appreciation Night
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Military police tampered with evidence in sexual assault investigation, Ontario Superior Court judge rules
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