The Interpreters

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The Interpreters

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PBS | Air Date: November 11, 2019
Summary: More than 50,000 local interpreters helped protect U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, enabling soldiers to communicate with the local population. But those who took the job were often considered traitors. In the aftermath of war, some have been able to leave their home countries and reach safety, while others still languish in hiding andMore than 50,000 local interpreters helped protect U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, enabling soldiers to communicate with the local population. But those who took the job were often considered traitors. In the aftermath of war, some have been able to leave their home countries and reach safety, while others still languish in hiding and fear for their lives. Expand
Genre(s): Talk & Interview, Documentary, Arts

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