A Toronto man says he feels "abandoned" by Global Affairs Canada as he attempts to escape Afghanistan after members of the Taliban showed up to his family home in Kabul. 2:21The Toronto man told CBC News he ended up sleeping between the runway and taxiway at the Kabul airport Sunday night. He said he emailed and called the emergency line at Global Affairs several times, with no response at first. "Technically, I'm abandoned by Global Affairs Canada," he said. Global Affairs respondsIn an emailed statement to CBC News, Global Affairs wrote, "Canada is aware that there are Canadians seeking to return home.

Source: CBC News August 17, 2021 20:38 UTC