A Year After Leaving Afghanistan, U.S. Interpreters Are Still Stuck

The video discusses the plight of Afghan interpreters left behind after the US evacuation from Kabul. Many interpreters, like Abdul, face threats from the Taliban and struggle with visa applications due to the lack of a US embassy in Kabul. Despite these challenges, veterans and advocates continue to support them, urging the US government to do more. The Biden administration has made efforts, but more help is needed to fulfill promises to Afghan allies.

What is the main risk faced by Afghan interpreters who worked with the US military?

• Being recruited by the Taliban

• Facing poverty due to lack of jobs

• Being targeted by the Taliban for their past work

• Losing their homes due to natural disasters

What is one major obstacle Afghan interpreters face in obtaining special immigrant visas?

• Limited internet access for online applications

• Language barriers in the application process

• Lack of financial resources

• No U.S. embassy in Kabul for consular appointments

How many Afghan interpreters have been evacuated according to advocates?

• Around 2,000

• Around 10,000

• Around 4,000

• Around 1,000

What role do veterans play in supporting Afghan interpreters?

• Providing military training

• Teaching English language skills

• Offering financial support and navigating bureaucracy

• Arranging housing in the US

What do advocates believe the US government should do more of?

• Increase military presence in Afghanistan

• Provide more financial aid to Afghanistan

• Establish more embassies in neighboring countries

• Enhance efforts to evacuate Afghan allies