Ottawa to help bring 600 LGBTQ Afghans to Canada, refugee group says
An LGBTQ refugee group says Ottawa is helping resettle to Canada 600 Afghans who are fleeing persecution due to their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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The charity has helped resettle around 200 LGBTQ+ Afghans since the Taliban regained control of the country a year ago. It has vetted and verified another 300 people it says could relocate tomorrow if Canada committed to working with them.