Canadian parliament approved the bill to amend the country’s labor law to allow Canadian relief organizations operate in Afghanistan under the new
government, after a year of delay.
Legalizing Aid Operations
Kabul24: According to the published bill – known as C41, Canadian aid organizations operating in Afghanistan can operate without being prosecuted for their aid activities and will not be punished for
supporting terrorism.
Changing the Terrorism Financing Law
The bill approved by the House of Representatives of Canada has changed the country’s terrorism financing laws, giving an opportunity for Canadian relief organizations to operate in Afghanistan under
the new government.
Immunity from Punishment
The Minister of Public Security of Canada announced in a press conference about the start of activities of relief organizations in Afghanistan. Relief organizations can now obtain immunity from punishment from the Canadian Court for supporting development activities in Afghanistan.
Opposition and Support for the Bill
The approval of the Resolution C41 received opposition as well as support. Salman Attaullah Jan, a Pakistani Senator of the Canadian Parliament, supports the resolution and wants the acceleration in its implementation, as he believes that humanitarian aid has an impact on the lives of people in Afghanistan.
Worsening Situation
The situation of human rights and poverty in Afghanistan has worsened following the cessation of the activities of relief organizations after the cessation of women’s work in non-governmental organizations.
Earlier, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Aid (OCHA) had warned of the severe lack of humanitarian aid in Afghanistan and that millions of people in Afghanistan will face famine, disease and death.
