Canadian Veteran David Lavery Released from Afghan Detention

Canadian veteran David Lavery has been released from detention in Kabul, Afghanistan, following diplomatic mediation by Qatar. Lavery, who had been arrested on November 11, was working with the Veterans Transition Network to provide humanitarian assistance in the region. His release was facilitated after the Canadian government sought Qatar's help, drawing on their experience as mediators in Afghanistan. Currently, Lavery is in Doha undergoing a medical assessment. The specifics surrounding his arrest remain unclear, although he has a history of aiding Afghan evacuees during prior military withdrawals. This incident reflects ongoing diplomatic efforts related to the situation in Afghanistan under Taliban rule.