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Scare quotes original to the article. [KhaamaPress] Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
 ...hereditary prime minister of the Great White North...
announced that the government is taking the detention of David Lavery,
…this is the first appearance of that no doubt worthy gentleman in Rantburg’s pages. May he soon be released unharmed…. a former Canadian soldier, by the Taliban
...mindless ferocity in a turban...
very seriously.
Trudeau added that consular assistance has been provided to Lavery’s family. The Taliban detained Lavery last week.
During the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Peru, Trudeau responded to questions about Lavery’s case, stating, "I can assure you that the Government of Canada takes this situation very, very seriously." He declined to provide further details.
Canadian media outlet CTV News reported on Saturday, citing its sources, that David Lavery was detained by the Taliban last Monday after arriving at Kabul Airport on a flight to Afghanistan.
Lavery has been traveling to Afghanistan for years, offering consulting services through his private security company in Kabul. He was well-known in the region for his work and frequent visits.
According to a source cited by CTV News, the Taliban had been aware of Lavery’s presence and activities in Afghanistan for several years prior to his arrest.
Global Affairs Canada, which handles the country’s diplomatic and consular relations, confirmed to CTV News that they are "aware of an incident involving a Canadian in Afghanistan" and are closely monitoring the situation.
David Lavery, known as "Canadian Dave" in Afghanistan, was the only Canadian to remain at Kabul International Airport during the fall of Afghanistan in August 2021. His presence and actions during this tumultuous time, including helping over 100 Afghans evacuate, earned him recognition.
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