New association formed for veterans suffering health issues from Afghanistan service

RNZOtago Daily TimesMonday 18 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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The Afghanistan Veterans Association has been established to address health problems faced by former troops. Members report suffering from breathing smoke from burning tyres and faecal matter. The association currently has approximately one thousand members online.

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First reported by RNZ, Mon 18 Aug 2025, 6:32am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 67 minutes
  1. RNZRNZ

    Afghan veterans suffer, after breathing smoke from burning tyres, faecal matter (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Afghanistan veterans suffer ongoing lung problems (opens in new tab)