Inside the daring rescue operation that saw elite New Zealand special forces soldiers evacuate a group of New Zealand visa holders from Afghanistan. Video / NZDFInside the daring rescue operation that saw elite New Zealand special forces soldiers evacuate a group of New Zealand visa holders from Afghanistan. However, having to leave some New Zealand visa holders behind weighed heavily on the minds of the Defence Force, Commander Joint Forces New Zealand Rear Admiral Jim Gilmour said. "Our thoughts are with those New Zealand visa holders still in Afghanistan who wanted to evacuate but have been unable to," he said. "There has been a phased return of NZDF personnel.

Source: New Zealand Herald September 06, 2021 02:37 UTC