A former New Zealand army officer trying to get Afghan allies who worked with her out of Afghanistan says the Taliban is already hunting them. That is despite Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern​ previously saying Afghan allies would be evacuated and those who had the “greatest safety concerns” would be prioritised. READ MORE:* New Zealanders told to stay away from Kabul airport due to terror threat* Former Kiwi soldier pleads for visas for Afghan allies* Afghan allies fear they're no longer a priority in New Zealand evacuationsSupplied Engineering officer Ellen Nelson during her deployment to Afghanistan in 2010 and 2011. Nelson, who is in constant contact with them, told Stuff on Sunday the Taliban was already hunting for those who helped her and other soldiers. Taliban soldiers are already knocking on doors, asking after Afghans who helped New Zealand in Bamiyan.

Source: Stuff August 29, 2021 04:41 UTC