He has now learned English well enough that he can conduct interviews without an 'interpreter'.
He gave his statement 'through an interpreter'. [=an interpreter translated his statement]
(..) before it's too late. More good news. Anything more specific than that? I don't think we need an interpreter anymore, Amahl. You did good. You should go. No. I'm staying here with you guys. I'll be downstairs. (..)2016 13 Hours
(..) If we link up with Feb, none of us knows the language. We need you, man. Come on. Hey, hey, what? Tanto, I'm not a combat interpreter! I'm not weapons qualified. What is this? Now you're qualified. Get your helmet and armor. Let's go. (..)2016 13 Hours