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'I gave my body to Afghanistan, I'll give my brain to Australia'

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EXCLUSIVE: A group of Afghan war veterans who stayed behind after the Invictus Games in Sydney last year have told SBS of their joy at being granted permanent protection, and their plans to work.
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