Article 5NV2F Afghan allies feel ‘abandoned’ by Australia and New Zealand, as Kabul evacuation flights end

Afghan allies feel ‘abandoned’ by Australia and New Zealand, as Kabul evacuation flights end

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Kate Banville, Tess McClure, Ben Doherty and Danie
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One former interpreter says my message is to not leave us behind. It's a total betrayal. The government could seek another way'

Interpreters who worked with the Australian and New Zealand militaries in Afghanistan say they feel abandoned by the governments they once served, after the last evacuation flights left Kabul.

As the Afghan capital reels from the twin bomb blasts outside its international airport, killing 73 and injuring more than 140, its citizens say they fear for their futures after the imminent departure of foreign troops.

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