Al Jazeera News :
Four Afghan interpreters, who worked for the British army in Afghanistan and are currently in hiding after receiving death threats from the Taliban, have pleaded once again to the UK to grant them asylum.
All four were denied asylum in the UK because of a policy that restricts relocation for Afghans who worked in southern Helmand province, scene of some of the fiercest fighting in the country, between 2011 and 2012.
The men, who were awarded certificates of commendations and medals for their work, told Al Jazeera last week they served with the British army for several years in Helmand, but before the blocked out time-frame that the policy mentions.
The policy was introduced by Prime Minister Theresa May when she was home secretary.
“I’m scared. I’m sure that if they catch me, they will kill me,” said one interpreter, who refused to give his name for fear of reprisal.
Four Afghan interpreters, who worked for the British army in Afghanistan and are currently in hiding after receiving death threats from the Taliban, have pleaded once again to the UK to grant them asylum.
All four were denied asylum in the UK because of a policy that restricts relocation for Afghans who worked in southern Helmand province, scene of some of the fiercest fighting in the country, between 2011 and 2012.
The men, who were awarded certificates of commendations and medals for their work, told Al Jazeera last week they served with the British army for several years in Helmand, but before the blocked out time-frame that the policy mentions.
The policy was introduced by Prime Minister Theresa May when she was home secretary.
“I’m scared. I’m sure that if they catch me, they will kill me,” said one interpreter, who refused to give his name for fear of reprisal.
