As War Nears An End, Our Afghan Translators Are Being Left Behind

LOST IN TRANSLATION

While the U.S. has spent billions on translators, who often place themselves and their families at risk to work with coalition forces, just 50 Afghan translators have received visas this year, reports Jesse Ellison.

Published Oct. 21 2012 4:45AM EDT

Like many young men, Khalilullah Yewazi served with the U.S. Army. But when his unit went home, he was left behind.

Yewazi, an Afghan national, began working as an interpreter with the U.S.

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