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The Interpreters (Part 5)

20149 minPGcurrent-affairs

Ben Anderson discusses Afghan interpreters' visa struggles with US lawmakers in Washington, DC.

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The Interpreters (Part 5)

2014• 9 minPG

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Ben Anderson discusses Afghan interpreters' visa struggles with US lawmakers in Washington, DC.

Synopsis

In part 5, VICE News correspondent Ben Anderson travels to Washington, DC, to engage with US senators and representatives who are working to improve the situation for Afghan interpreters. They played an essential role in sourcing intelligence and educating Western troops about the local culture during the conflict. Despite bipartisan support for their cause, many interpreters still face challenges in obtaining the visas they were promised. The urgency of their plight highlights the ongoing risks they encounter as they await resolution in a system that has yet to fully recognize their contributions.

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