Canada quietly marks 10 years since troops left Afghanistan

An understated ceremony was held in Ottawa to mark to the 10th anniversary of the final withdrawal of Canadian troops from Afghanistan. It was part remembrance and part soul-searching as soldiers and veterans continue to grapple with the Taliban victory.

Canada quietly marks 10 years since troops left Afghanistan
Canada's chief of the defence staff, Gen. Wayne Eyre, speaks at a ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on March 10, 2024, marking the 10th anniversary of the withdrawal of Canadian troops from Afghanistan.

An understated ceremony was held in Ottawa to mark to the 10th anniversary of the final withdrawal of Canadian troops from Afghanistan. It was part remembrance and part soul-searching as soldiers and veterans continue to grapple with the Taliban victory.