So many friends have been killed

MOHIB, 34, was a former interpreter for the Black Watch, a Scottish infantry regiment.

He was a key figure in the reconstruction of Helmand Province after British forces brought some stability to its major population centres. A road network was laid down and Mohib was one of the logistics coordinators. This was a high-profile role and attracted attention from the Taliban.

He said: ‘I thought I was going to die in Afghanistan once the Western troops left and I missed the airlift. I went to Kabul airport every day... and simply couldn’t get through the crowds. So I went into hid

ing afterwards, because a few people knew that I had previously worked for the British and they might give me up.’ Mohib added: ‘I am very lucky to be here because so many of my friends have been killed. I feel sorry for their families. ‘My area was especially dangerous. There was no hotel I could stay at because the Taliban check the lists. I had to keep on the move and just head for the border. When I got there, I had to leave everything behind. I hope now to start a new life.’ In danger: Mohib missed the airlift