Taliban says Afghans who worked with foreign forces in the past have nothing to fear once international troops leave, as long as they 'show remorse'
In this file photo taken on April 30, 2021 Afghan former interpreters for the US and NATO forces gather during a demonstration in downtown Kabul.
The Taliban has said that Afghans who worked with foreign forces in the past have nothing to fear once international troops leave, as long as they "show remorse". Thousands of Afghans have received visas to live abroad after serving alongside US and NATO troops – particularly as interpreters – but hundreds more are scrambling to leave before US President Joe Biden's September 11 withdrawal deadline.
In recent weeks many interpreters have demonstrated in Kabul, demanding foreign forces and embassies that they worked with help them relocate."The Emirate would like to inform all the above people that they should show remorse for their past actions and must not engage in such activities in the future that amount to treason against religion and the country."
While Afghans were viewed as foes when they worked with foreign forces, they will not face any issues "when they abandon enemy ranks", they added.
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