Owing Security to Iraqi Interpreters
Michael Breen, Yale Law School | December 10, 2008
For months Iraqi interpreters were not allowed to wear masks to conceal their identities, although insurgent groups put enormous effort into identifying and killing them. ++ However, the security of US troops as well as American strategy depends on their knowledge. ++ They bridge the language gap but also “serve as cultural advisers, and make crucial introductions.” ++ The US must take fundamental steps to protect Iraqi interpreters. ++ Failing to do so would place US troops at risk but also betray the US' closest ally.
