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The Canadian detained by the Taliban for 77 days

2025/3/11
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For the last four years, Dave Lavery) — a former soldier and UN security advisor — has helped Afghans safely evacuate to Canada. But this past November, during his most recent trip to Afghanistan, he was detained) by Taliban Intelligence and Security Forces.

But what happens when the person sent in to rescue needs saving?

The Globe’s international affairs reporter, Janice Dickson), sat down with Dave at his home in Doha where he recounted his detainment, where he was taken, and how he survived 77 days in captivity.

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