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Afghan women facing deportation from Qatar continue studies in Canada

CBC News · 1 month ago
CBC News
CBC News
1 month ago

Dozens of women are facing deportation from Qatar after the closure of the USAID program ended their scholarships. Now some of those women have made it to Regina, Canada.

Breakdown
  • Three Afghan women at risk of deportation have arrived safely in Regina, Saskatchewan.
  • They will begin classes at the University of Regina in January after months of anticipation. 12s
  • Over $800,000 was raised to help bring up to 30 women to Saskatchewan, though political and immigration hurdles remain. 46s
  • Many women are still abroad with uncertain immigration statuses, and three more are currently awaiting visas. 1m 5s
  • The women who have arrived are eager to start their studies and hope more will be able to join them. 1m 33s