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Afghan Data Leak Exposes Identities of UK Spies and Special Forces

Classified evacuation database breach sparks security crisis

17 July 2025 · 23:39 UTC

The UK government is facing intense scrutiny following revelations that the identities of more than 100 British intelligence officers and special forces personnel were exposed in a leaked Afghan evacuation database.

The breach, which remained under a media gag order for two years, has prompted calls for urgent reforms to data handling and protection protocols.