Navy officer denies ever speaking to Afghan interpreter in threatening manner

rnz.co.nz·Felix Walton
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Investigative Journalism

This article is investigative reporting that documents findings through evidence and sourcing. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article is not considered a psychological operation. It covers a court martial at the Devonport Naval Base involving a Navy officer accused of threatening an Afghan interpreter in 2013 over an immigration dispute. The article presents testimony from both the complainant and the accused, detailing conflicting accounts of whether threats were made, and highlights the broader context of stress and communication breakdowns during the NZDF's withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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