According to a government source, ‘Canadian Dave’ is being held by the General Directive of Intelligence in Kabul, the Taliban’s intelligence agency
The Taliban’s intelligence and security forces have arrested a former Canadian soldier who is well known for his work helping Afghans come to Canada to seek refuge, according to a Canadian government source.
The government source told The Globe and Mail that Mr. Lavery is being held by the General Directorate of Intelligence in Kabul, theThe Globe is not naming the source because they were not authorized to discuss the matter under privacy laws. Global Affairs Canada would not say if Mr. Sproule is involved in the negotiations over Mr. Lavery’s release.
“We have already engaged with consular assistance for the family, but for operational and reasons of privacy, I think you’ll understand that I can’t get into further elements of what we are doing,” he said.
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