How many Afghan interpreters have been killed?
300 Afghan interpreters
Since 2014, at least 300 Afghan interpreters or their relatives have been killed. Now, as the Taliban have taken over the country, many of these Afghans fear being left behind.
Is the US evacuating Afghan translators?
About 200 Afghan interpreters and their families have arrived in the US – the first of a group of 2,500 Afghans being evacuated as the Taliban advances. In a statement, US President Joe Biden called the arrivals “a milestone” and “the first of many” as US authorities work to relocate eligible Afghans out of harm’s way.
Are Afghan interpreters being left behind?
WASHINGTON—The U.S. estimates it left behind the majority of Afghan interpreters and others who applied for visas to flee Afghanistan, a senior State Department official said on Wednesday, despite frantic efforts to evacuate those at risk of Taliban retribution.
What will happen to the Afghan interpreters?
President Biden on Thursday said that the thousands of Afghan interpreters, drivers and others who worked with American forces will be relocated to a third country until their U.S. visas are ready.
What happened to Carl the interpreter?
Afghan interpreter ‘Carl’ is stranded in Afghanistan after witnessing the explosions at the Kabul airport. He said on “America’s Newsroom” that he doesn’t believe he will escape the country, but he is trying for his family. Carl has worked for the United States for 10 years.
Is there still an Afghan army?
Following the withdrawal of U.S. and allied troops from Afghanistan in the Summer of 2021, in the face of a rapid Taliban offensive, the army largely disintegrated….
| Afghan National Army | |
|---|---|
| Emblem of the Afghan National Army | |
| Active | c. 1722–August 2021 (de facto) |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Type | Army |
Are Afghans interpreters?
Tens of thousands of Afghans have served as interpreters, fixers and local guides to US and allied soldiers since the start of Afghan War in 2001, when Western forces invaded to wrest control of the country from the Taliban.
What happens to Afghan evacuees?
Those groups conducted their evacuations separate from the U.S. military, but in consultation with the State Department. Most of the Afghans evacuated by the U.S. military have been transferred to domestic bases.
How many Afghan interpreters are there?
Since 2008, some 70,000 Afghans – interpreters and their families – have moved to the US under a special immigrant visa awarded for their service. But some 20,000 interpreters and their families are still seeking a way out.
Who evacuated Afghanistan?
Canada, another key U.S. partner, evacuated around 3,700 people citizens and Afghans, while the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium and Sweden all evacuated around or just above 1,000, according to Reuters.
Can Taliban take Panjshir?
The Taliban have declared victory over the province of Panjshir northeast of the capital Kabul, the final pocket of territory which has remained outside their rule. The group posted footage online of their fighters raising their flag there on Monday.