An Afghan man trying to get a visa to come to New Zealand has reportedly been killed by the Taliban.
Community Law chief executive Sue Moroney says the man was a part of a group of 70 people waiting for a court hearing about the processingof their visas.
She says the man was travelling with his family group, which was attacked when trying to cross the border at Pakistan.
Moroney found out yesterday he died from his injuries.
"Communication's difficult, so it's sometimes hard to get precise details. We believe that he died just over a week ago, and he died when he was in Pakistan.
"It's a very difficult situation for these families."
Taliban members pose for a photo after they took over Panjshir Valley. Photo / Getty Images
Immigration New Zealand says it has not been made aware of the incident, but empathises with the situation of those who remain in Afghanistan.
