Former Canadian soldier taken by Taliban

[Retired AF Guy]

CTV is reporting that David Lavery, a former Canadian Forces soldier , has been detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan. More below from the CTV report:

Former soldier 'Canadian Dave' taken by the Taliban: sources

David Lavery, a former Canadian Forces soldier who helped approximately 100 people flee Afghanistan during the fall of Kabul, has been 'picked up' by the Taliban this week, according to multiple sources who spoke to CTV National News on the condition of anonymity.

www.ctvnews.ca

Mod edit: Adding this archived link because the original link doesn't work as of 23 Jan 2025

 

[ArmyRick]

Eeek. Hope he gets out ok.

 

[Furniture]

I can't understand why a former CAF member would be working in a country being run by our former enemies... Hopefully he get's released in good health soon.

 

[OldSolduer]

I know Dave. We were in CFRS as instructors 83-86

I hope he’s ok and gets back safe

 

[OldSolduer]

I can't understand why a former CAF member would be working in a country being run by our former enemies... Hopefully he get's released in good health soon.

I think there’s a back story from the evacuation in 2022

 

[Furniture]

I think there’s a back story from the evacuation in 2022

I gathered that from the article, but it still seems like a risk to me. Regardless, I hope he gets home safe.

 

[KevinB]

I gathered that from the article, but it still seems like a risk to me. Regardless, I hope he gets home safe.

There are still a bunch of folks who are working on trying to get people and their families out of Afghanistan.

 

[GK .Dundas]

There are still a bunch of folks who are working on trying to get people and their families out of Afghanistan.

Apparently doing the work the government's unwilling to do .

 

[Colin Parkinson]

Lot's happening there

 

[OldSolduer]

Apparently doing the work the government's unwilling to do .

The west covered itself in glory didn’t it??

 

[The Bread Guy]

Usual initial report caveats apply, but looks like good news ...

Former Canadian soldier held in Afghanistan released by Taliban

David Lavery, who is well known for helping Afghans flee to Canada, has been freed after nearly three months of detention

www.theglobeandmail.com

https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/entertainment/3240461-canadian-veteran-freed-after-kabul-detention-a-diplomatic-triumph

Globe & Mail piece also archived here - from the article ....

 

[The Bread Guy]

Tiny bit more from Reuters

Canadian veteran released in Afghanistan after Qatari mediation, official says

DOHA - 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. Read more at straitstimes.com.

www.straitstimes.com

 

[The Bread Guy]

Quick overview of what's out there right now.

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 he went missing in Afghanistan and was possibly detained by the Taliban government.In a social media post on Sunday, Joly...

ca.news.yahoo.com

Canadian ex-soldier detained by Afghan Taliban freed

In 2021, Lavery helped an estimated 100 Afghans flee Kabul during the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. and allied forces

www.voanews.com

Canadian veteran known as ‘Canadian Dave’ released by Taliban months after arrest

David Lavery, a former Canadian Armed Forces soldier, has been safely flown out of Taliban hands, as a Qatari official confirmed he landed in Doha.

www.ctvnews.ca

https://twitter.com/x/status/1883631331772674392