It is truly heartbreaking to hear about the death of Nasratullah Ahmadyar, a Lyft driver who worked as a US interpreter in Afghanistan. He was shot and killed in Washington, DC, on Sunday, July 9, 2023. Ahmadyar was 31 years old and had left Afghanistan on the last flight out of Kabul in 2021. He was a beloved member of the Afghan community in Washington, DC, and his death is a great loss.
The circumstances surrounding Ahmadyar’s death are still under investigation, but police believe that he was targeted because of his work as an interpreter for the US military. This is a reminder of the dangers that Afghans who have worked with the US government face even after they have been evacuated from Afghanistan.
Ahmadyar’s death is a tragedy, but it is also a reminder of the courage and sacrifice of Afghans who have helped the US.
In the wake of Ahmadyar’s death, there is a renewed call for action to protect Afghans who have worked with the US government. Some lawmakers are calling for a new program to resettle Afghans in the United States, while others are urging the Biden administration to do more to help Afghans who are still in Afghanistan.
It is important that we continue to speak out against the violence and persecution that Afghans face. We must also do everything we can to help those who have been displaced by the war in Afghanistan.
Nasratullah Ahmadyar was a hero. He risked his life to help the US military, and he paid the ultimate price. We will never forget his sacrifice.
