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Thousands of Afghans Secretly Resettled in the UK

Leaked data raised fears of Taliban retaliation

16 July 2025 · 09:11 UTC

Thousands of Afghans, including many who had worked alongside British forces during the war in Afghanistan, have been secretly resettled in the United Kingdom following a leak that exposed their identities.

The British government disclosed the operation amid mounting concerns that these individuals could be targeted by the Taliban, prompting urgent security-driven relocation efforts to ensure their safety and anonymity.