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Former ADF Afghan war interpreter calls for protection for at-risk colleagues

Ahmad Shah Shahi and his family in Australia

Ahmad Shah Shahi and his family in Australia Source: SBS

After Australia ended its combat mission in Afghanistan, more than a thousand interpreters and their families were left behind.


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By Abdullah Alikhil

Source: SBS


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After Australia ended its combat mission in Afghanistan, more than a thousand interpreters and their families were left behind.



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