Baghak: The village New Zealand troops left behindPHIL JOHNSON/STUFF With a lengthy history of invasion and conflict, Afghanistan is one of the world's poorest countries. A small village about as far away from New Zealand as could feel possible, a place synonymous with tragedy. Hajji Bismila​, head of the village shura (council), and fellow shura members Mohamad Umar​ and Meralam​, remember that fateful day in 2012 well. PHIL JOHNSON/STUFF Members of the Baghak village shura. The village elders say they never spoke to the New Zealand PRT about the need for a clinic.

Source: Stuff August 25, 2017 16:52 UTC