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Afghan interpreters who worked with British military land in UK after fleeing Taliban

Posted on 23 June 2021

Sara de Jong interviewed for Sky News

Dr Sara de Jong was interviewed on Sky News yesterday for her opinion on Afghan interpreters who worked with British military land in UK after fleeing Taliban.

Sara says "that while we welcome the arrival of the Afghan interpreters, we are aware of many more who have applied who are still waiting for a similar outcome. We also know the Taliban are quickly gaining ground, currently taking over districts in the North of the country."  Sara emphasised that the Government's duty of care doesn't end when interpreters arrive in the UK; many have psychological and physical injuries sustained in their work for British Armed forces, which they need support for. Their current visa status tends to leave them in limbo with only limited access to education and employment.