Canadian humanitarian groups have already said they have been unable to deliver aid because the Canadian government has yet to find a workaround to its anti-terrorism laws
, which officials warned groups they could be violating if they pay people in Afghanistan for services such as providing transportation or purchasing goods.
Sajjan issued a statement saying the Liberal government is “deeply concerned” by the Taliban’s decision, and is urging them to reverse it, saying “it will only lead to greater suffering of the Afghan people.” His office says Sajjan is assessing what impact the move will have and plans to reach out to international partners and NGOs in the region.
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