New Zealand left Afghan supplier behind despite critical role supporting military bases
Hashim Mosawi, who supplied materials for New Zealand military operations in Afghanistan, was rejected for resettlement despite fears of Taliban reprisals.
Hashim Mosawi was described as critical to New Zealand's military mission in Afghanistan, providing essential supplies for building and protecting bases. Despite his significant contributions to the effort, his application for resettlement was rejected. Mosawi now faces concerns about his safety given the Taliban's presence.
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They called him the ‘Mitre 10 of Bamyan’, a crucial part of the Kiwi effort. So why did we leave him behind?
Hashim Mosawi was described as critical to New Zealand’s mission in Afghanistan, supplying materials to build and protect bases. He fears the Taliban, but was rejected for resettlement.