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Afghan Commando Deported by Britain Faces Taliban Persecution

Critics say the deportation highlights systemic failures in the UK’s asylum process.

16 October 2025 · 01:41 UTC

An Afghan special forces commando who fought alongside British troops has been deported back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan after his asylum claim was rejected.

Human rights advocates and veterans have condemned the decision, warning that it places his life in immediate danger.

The case has reignited debate over the UK’s obligations to allied Afghan personnel and the shortcomings of its refugee assessment procedures.