It is still unclear whether those who have interpreted for the Swedish Armed Forces will receive help out of the country.
But without being able to communicate with the locals, it would not have been possible for the military to carry out its mission, says veteran Callis Amid.
With the help of the interpreters, the Armed Forces has been able to get in touch with everything from security personnel and politicians to villagers in distant mountain landscapes.
- We were there to make Afghanistan a slightly better place on earth.
To do that, of course, you need to be able to talk to the Afghans.
Side by side with Swedish soldiers
The interpreters have a higher education than the average in Afghanistan, but have not undergone any military training.
Despite this, they have participated in battles with the Swedish forces.
- These are individuals who have stood side by side with Swedish personnel in battle.
These are our colleagues.
They have died with us.
It was in connection with Swedish forces going on roadside bombs that two interpreters died, says Amid.
The local employees have enabled joint operations with the Afghan army and police.
The planning both before and during operations went through the interpreters.
Communicated important information
The Afghan interpreters conveyed information both to and from the Armed Forces.
Much thanks to local knowledge and personal networks, they were able to answer questions such as where a certain person was, what he looked like and what weapons he had.
The interpreters also passed on information about what the Armed Forces did in the country to local and national media.
According to Amid, the interpreters have also been a prerequisite for development assistance work.
With their help, safety has been established in some villages - which has made it possible for them to build schools and drill wells.
"The Armed Forces has created the threat picture"
Callis Amid is behind the campaign "The interpreters" who, among other things, work for the interpreters' right to apply for a residence permit in Sweden.
The veteran has provided documentation and documentation regarding local employees who have not had their reasons for protection tested to the Armed Forces.
- It is the Armed Forces that has created the threat picture.
It is because of the contact with the Armed Forces that the lives of interpreters and their families are now in danger.
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The Swedish Armed Forces' Afghan interpreters in 60 seconds Photo: TT