The interpreters who worked for American forces during the Afghanistan war are among America’s bravest and most loyal allies. The interpreters played an essential role educating foreign forces about the local culture. They were also key sources of intelligence, able to keep an ear for information about the Taliban, and other threats.
The Afghan interpreters were lucky to make more than $1,000 a month, and risked their families lives as well, as the Taliban often targeted their relatives.
Many interpreters took the job because they were promised a visa for their service, but most hoped to destroy the Taliban, and return the peace. None the less, as more interpreters are denied visas and US forces continue to withdraw, many are loosing protection and falling victim to Taliban attacks.