Former Afghan interpreter has visa protection denied, says Australians signed his 'death warrant'

[danieldemol]

'A former interpreter who worked alongside Australian forces in Afghanistan has had his protection visa denied on the grounds he was not employed directly by the government...

...The man, whose identity and location has not been revealed for his own security, says he faces regular death threats from the Taliban as a result of his work with Australia....

...Foreign Minister Marise Payne has defended the handling of the man's case and insists the government is prioritising visa applications based on their merits.

"We are not going to leave behind anyone who is properly eligible and checked to come here," she told RN Breakfast.

"Applications from certified, locally engaged staff are given the highest priority within our humanitarian program but we do still have to ensure … those applicants meet our rigorous health character and national security requirements."'

Source: Former Afghan interpreter says 'death warrant has been signed by the Australians' after protection visa denied

I understand that applicants need to meet health, character and national security requirements, however it looks to me as though this man's visa was denied on the basis of him being a contractor rather than on any of the above grounds.

I say if he is of sound character and meets genuine national security requirements we should let him in and not give him the shaft because he was not employed directly.

Your thoughts?

 

[Suave]

I'm hoping if he can't find asylum in Australia, then Guam or some other place will offer him refuge.

 

[Glaurung]

My view is that anyone who has worked with the Australian forces should given immediate asylum. To leave anyone to the Taliban is unconscionable.

 

[Twilight Hue]

'A former interpreter who worked alongside Australian forces in Afghanistan has had his protection visa denied on the grounds he was not employed directly by the government...

...The man, whose identity and location has not been revealed for his own security, says he faces regular death threats from the Taliban as a result of his work with Australia....

...Foreign Minister Marise Payne has defended the handling of the man's case and insists the government is prioritising visa applications based on their merits.

"We are not going to leave behind anyone who is properly eligible and checked to come here," she told RN Breakfast.

"Applications from certified, locally engaged staff are given the highest priority within our humanitarian program but we do still have to ensure … those applicants meet our rigorous health character and national security requirements."'

Source: Former Afghan interpreter says 'death warrant has been signed by the Australians' after protection visa denied

I understand that applicants need to meet health, character and national security requirements, however it looks to me as though this man's visa was denied on the basis of him being a contractor rather than on any of the above grounds.

I say if he is of sound character and meets genuine national security requirements we should let him in and not give him the shaft because he was not employed directly.

Your thoughts?

Moral of the story.

Don't help out Australia.

 

[Twilight Hue]

My view is that anyone who has worked with the Australian forces should given immediate asylum. To leave anyone to the Taliban is unconscionable.

That's why I support guaranteed citizenship for anyone who serves.

 

[danieldemol]

Moral of the story.

Don't help out Australia.

Yes unfortunately that's the message we seem to be sending.

 

[Glaurung]

That's why I support guaranteed citizenship for anyone who serves.

I could get behind granting foreign contractors who serve with Australian forces an easy pathway to Australian citizenship should said contractors desire it.

 

[Twilight Hue]

I could get behind granting foreign contractors who serve with Australian forces an easy pathway to Australian citizenship should said contractors desire it.

I don't see a reason why anybody shouldn't should a contractor request an application.

 

[Brian2]

'A former interpreter who worked alongside Australian forces in Afghanistan has had his protection visa denied on the grounds he was not employed directly by the government...

...The man, whose identity and location has not been revealed for his own security, says he faces regular death threats from the Taliban as a result of his work with Australia....

...Foreign Minister Marise Payne has defended the handling of the man's case and insists the government is prioritising visa applications based on their merits.

"We are not going to leave behind anyone who is properly eligible and checked to come here," she told RN Breakfast.

"Applications from certified, locally engaged staff are given the highest priority within our humanitarian program but we do still have to ensure … those applicants meet our rigorous health character and national security requirements."'

Source: Former Afghan interpreter says 'death warrant has been signed by the Australians' after protection visa denied

I understand that applicants need to meet health, character and national security requirements, however it looks to me as though this man's visa was denied on the basis of him being a contractor rather than on any of the above grounds.

I say if he is of sound character and meets genuine national security requirements we should let him in and not give him the shaft because he was not employed directly.

Your thoughts?

The Liberal Party seem to be a heartless lot when it comes to immigration issues.
If they worked for the Australian forces then they should all be welcome imo.

 

[Twilight Hue]

The Liberal Party seem to be a heartless lot when it comes to immigration issues.
If they worked for the Australian forces then they should all be welcome imo.

I would say even psychopathic. Some people don't feel empathy , so it will never matter to them.

 

[Redemptionsong]

'A former interpreter who worked alongside Australian forces in Afghanistan has had his protection visa denied on the grounds he was not employed directly by the government...

...The man, whose identity and location has not been revealed for his own security, says he faces regular death threats from the Taliban as a result of his work with Australia....

...Foreign Minister Marise Payne has defended the handling of the man's case and insists the government is prioritising visa applications based on their merits.

"We are not going to leave behind anyone who is properly eligible and checked to come here," she told RN Breakfast.

"Applications from certified, locally engaged staff are given the highest priority within our humanitarian program but we do still have to ensure … those applicants meet our rigorous health character and national security requirements."'

Source: Former Afghan interpreter says 'death warrant has been signed by the Australians' after protection visa denied

I understand that applicants need to meet health, character and national security requirements, however it looks to me as though this man's visa was denied on the basis of him being a contractor rather than on any of the above grounds.

I say if he is of sound character and meets genuine national security requirements we should let him in and not give him the shaft because he was not employed directly.

Your thoughts?

I must say, Daniel, I like the fact that you highlight so many human rights issues. Do you follow a particular news channel?

 

[Brian2]

I would say even psychopathic. Some people don't feel empathy , so it will never matter to them.

Their priorities seem to be in the wrong place.

 

[Brickjectivity]

Your thoughts?

We have some Muslim immigrants here where I live. They are giving up a lot to live among us relatively hedonistic people, and they seem somewhat isolated. The ladies continue to wear unusual garb. Its like they have to wear an "I am a Muslim" sign when they go shopping. Its no fantasy island for them.

I'd say if he's willing to deal with immigration and has been put in a difficult situation as a result of assisting Australia then they owe him.

 

[Polymath257]

Moral of the story.

Don't help out Australia.

This seems to be a case where Australia is lowering itself to the moral level of the USA.

 

[Brickjectivity]

This seems to be a case where Australia is lowering itself to the moral level of the USA.

I think that is too harsh. Countries are not nice things. They have borders that keep people both out and in. The US has done a little trick where its put bases everywhere, so lots of countries have had a tiny taste of progress towards a borderless existence. They have let down their guard a bit and moved towards trade and also some migration. Everybody still has countries, though. I remember during the Syrian migration crisis (still ongoing) the European states at first were open to helping but then began to run out of good will. They started closing borders.

 

[Heyo]

I say if he is of sound character and meets genuine national security requirements we should let him in and not give him the shaft because he was not employed directly.

Your thoughts?

I say, if he is not of sound character or doesn't meet genuine national security requirements, then why has he been employed/contracted by the Australian forces?
Iow, those are lame excuses for not granting a visa.

 

[pearl]

I'm hoping if he can't find asylum in Australia, then Guam or some other place will offer him refuge.

I don't about Australia, but the Governor of Guam said last night that they are ready, willing and able to receive those seeking to leave Afghanistan. But it better be quick.

 

[danieldemol]

I must say, Daniel, I like the fact that you highlight so many human rights issues. Do you follow a particular news channel?

I mostly follow reddit's worldnews page, but you have to watch the comments section to get an idea of how reliable the stories are.

Having said that ABC is a fairly trustworthy news source in my opinion.

 

[Kooky]

I wish him luck braving the Australian asylum proces, he is likely going to need it.
I suppose his next destination will be one of the country's detention camps in the Pacific?

 

[danieldemol]

Australia denies visas to Afghans who helped guard embassy in Kabul
'The Australian government has denied visas to a group of more than 100 Afghan contractors who guarded the Australian embassy in Kabul, telling them to "contact a migration agent".

Key points:

• "Mass-produced rejection letters" were sent to the former guards on Friday
• It is understood one reason for the rejections is that the men were not direct employees of the embassy
• A lawyer working to extract Afghans from the country has flagged a Federal Court challenge

An email, obtained by the ABC, was sent to the former contractors on Friday informing them they were "not eligible for certification" under the At Risk Afghan Employees Visa Scheme.

The ABC has chosen not to name the contractors, for security reasons.'

Source: Australia denies At Risk Afghan Employees visas to Afghans who helped guard embassy in Kabul