The refugee pilot who helped Afghans flee the Taliban
Pilot Zak Khogyani was just nine years old when he had to leave his home, so when he heard about the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan he felt compelled to help those escaping.
Afghan-American pilot Zak Khogyani was just nine years old when he fled his home in Afghanistan. Being forced to leave his family and belongings behind was not easy, but he eventually managed to settle in the United States, which he now considers home. So last year, when Zak heard about Afghans fleeing the Taliban's takeover, he knew better than most the hardships they were facing. He felt compelled to lend a helping hand, and over three evacuation flights, Zak chaperoned 1,002 people hoping to find safety in the United States. They told him their stories and their fears, looking at him as an inspiration for the life that awaited them upon landing.
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Presenter: Jo Fidgen
Producer: Gaia Caramazza
(Photo: Zak Khogyani at work. Credit: Zak Khogyani)
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