How many Afghan interpreters are left behind?

How many Afghan interpreters are left behind?

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.

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.

Did the US Get the interpreters out of Afghanistan?

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 do Afghan interpreters earn?

AFN 100,000 per month
Frequently asked questions about an Interpreter salaries The national average salary for an Interpreter is AFN 100,000 per month in Afghanistan.

How many SIVs are there in Afghanistan?

An estimated 54,000 Afghans likely meet these qualifications, according to researchers at the Association of Wartime Allies and American University. Since the program’s inception in 2007, approximately 75,700 Afghans – 21,500 principal applicants and their 54,200 family members – have been granted SIVs as of June 2021.

What happened to Afghan commandos?

The unit structure was based on the 75th Ranger Regiment. After the Fall of Kabul and the collapse of the ANA and Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the Commandos have been virtually dissolved.

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.

What is a SIVV?

Medical Definition of SIV : a retrovirus of the genus Lentivirus (species Simian immunodeficiency virus) that causes a disease in monkeys similar to AIDS and that is closely related to HIV-2 of humans. — called also simian immunodeficiency virus.