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flag A 2022 data leak exposed info on British spies and 19,000 Afghans, risking their safety.

flag In a 2022 data leak, the personal information of over 100 British spies and special forces personnel, along with nearly 19,000 Afghans who assisted Western forces, was exposed. flag The leak, caused by a Ministry of Defence official, was discovered a year later. flag The data includes names and contact details, potentially putting Afghans and Britons at risk. flag The British government has apologized and commissioned a review, which concluded the leak is unlikely to significantly aid the Taliban. flag The Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy, aimed at relocating at-risk Afghans to the UK, has so far relocated 4,500 people, with 6,900 expected in total. flag Legal action and compensation claims are anticipated, potentially costing taxpayers nearly £1 billion.

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