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Arab Australian Veteran defends the armed forces despite facing racism

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Anzac day memorial service Source: AAP

Asim Abelhalim is an Australian armed forces veteran who spent 23 years working as a translator in different departments. He tells his tale and how he ended up fighting for the recognition of aboriginal veterans.


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