Sunday, April 29, 2012

Documentary Explores The Perils For Iraqi Translators Who Helped The U.S.


Film Highlights Perils Faced By Iraqis Who Helped U.S. -- Radio Free Europe

NEW YORK -- There are more than 3,000 names on Kirk Johnson's list -- a list that has brought him incredible joy but which has also taken an emotional toll.

The names are of Iraqis who worked alongside Americans as translators and advisers during the more than eight-year-long Iraq war and who now fear for their lives and their families' safety. Just last week, one was mailed a syringe filled with poison and a note telling him to inject himself before the senders did so themselves.

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My Comment: Talk about deserting your friends and allies.

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