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Taliban threatens former Afghan police worker after UK MoD leak

The Guardian · first seen 16.08.2026

A former Afghan police worker who aided British forces faces Taliban threats after his identity was exposed by a 2022 UK Ministry of Defence data leak, while his UK resettlement application was denied.

  • An Afghan man who worked for the national police has received direct threats from the Taliban.
  • His identity was exposed due to a 2022 UK MoD leak that compromised 18,700 Afghan allies.
  • The UK has refused his resettlement application despite loyal service.

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