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Mali threatens to become another Afghanistan, Says Canada

February 12, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

(Reuters) – Canada is unlikely to commit troops to the French-led campaign against Islamist rebels in Mali because it is threatening to become a counter-insurgency operation similar to those in Iraq and Afghanistan, Foreign Minister John Baird said on Tuesday. … read more »

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Canada convey messages of Religious freedom and pluralism to Nigeria

October 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today visited the National Mosque and National Church of Nigeria. Baird underscored that freedom of religion is a universal human right, and that attacks on religious minorities cannot be tolerated. Canada is a vigorous defender … read more »

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