Are Afghan interpreters traitors?

Are Afghan interpreters traitors?

To be sure, Afghan authorities determined that the letter found on Sakhidad Afghan’s corpse was the real thing. But the Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in a recent telephone interview with Smithsonian that the Taliban does not usually send warning letters. He also said interpreters are “national traitors.”

How much do translators make in Afghanistan?

Translator in Kabul, Afghanistan Area Salaries

Job Title Location Salary
WorldWide Language Resources Interpreter/Translator/Role Player salaries – 1 salaries reported Kabul, Afghanistan Area $65,000/yr

How many Afghan immigrants are in Germany?

In 2019, the Federal Statistical Office of Germany estimated the number of people of Afghan descent residing in Germany at 253,000, making it the ninth largest foreign background community in the country, the third largest from outside the EU, and the largest group from Asia excluding the Middle East and Caucusus.

How many Afghan interpreters have been killed?

300 Afghan interpreters
The nonprofit says 300 Afghan interpreters and their family members have already been killed since 2001 because of their association with American forces. “There is a retribution campaign” against them, the group’s chairman, James Miervaldis, told All Things Considered.

How many Afghan interpreters are left in Afghanistan?

This article is in your queue. WASHINGTON—More than 60,000 Afghan interpreters and others who have applied for visas to seek shelter in the U.S. after working alongside American forces still remain in Afghanistan, a State Department official said Thursday.

Does Germany accept Afghans?

BRUSSELS, Dec 10 (Reuters) – Germany has pledged to admit 25,000 Afghans deemed most at risk following the Taliban takeover in Kabul from about 40,000 such people that European Union states are to accept, according to a letter by a senior EU official.

How do I immigrate from Germany to Afghanistan?

Afghan nationals and other non- EU nationals need a visa in order to enter Germany. The type of visa you require depends on how long you plan to stay. Important Information: The German Embassy in Kabul is currently closed.

Are Afghan interpreters being left behind?

Two months after the Taliban takeover became a reality, interpreters who worked for Turkish forces are still in Afghanistan with no clear exit plan.

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.