The United Kingdom is expediting the relocation of interpreters in Afghanistan ahead of the complete withdrawal of U.S. troops by Sept. 11. ADVERTISEMENT“As we withdraw our Armed Forces, it is only right we accelerate the relocation of those who may be at risk of reprisals,” he said. The move comes as U.S. and NATO-led forces begin withdrawing from Afghanistan. Military officials previously told The New York Times that U.S. troops could be fully withdrawn by mid-July, two months ahead of schedule. He told reporters that plans are “being developed very, very rapidly here, not just interpreters but a lot of other people that have worked with the United States.”

Source: The North Africa Journal June 01, 2021 14:03 UTC