Afghanistan survivor: Canadian diplomat reflects on recovery from horrific bomb injuries

Afghanistan survivor: Canadian diplomat reflects on recovery from horrific bomb injuries

December 19, 2019 11:58 am EST.

On December 30, 10 years ago, a road-side bomb destroyed a Canadian Forces troop carrier, killing four soldiers and journalist. Bushra Saeed-Khan, then a 25-year-old diplomat, and four soldiers were grievously injured.

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