14 December 2012

News Story: Afghan criticizes New Zealand military


WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Dec. 13 (UPI) -- An Afghan interpreter employed by New Zealand reconstruction teams claims he didn't receive appropriate medical care after a combat injury.

The interpreter, speaking on condition of anonymity, said he was wounded when a three-vehicle patrol was attacked with explosives, rocket-propelled grenades and gunfire in northeastern Bamyan province in August 2010.

He was reportedly working with New Zealand military forces assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Teams.

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