In light of a significant data breach, the UK government faces pressure to assist Afghan refugees in bringing family members to safety. Over 50 refugee organizations and lawyers have called on Yvette Cooper to ease pathway restrictions. The breach, which exposed the sensitive information of thousands of Afghans at risk from the Taliban, has raised serious concerns about their safety. The data, linked to those who supported British troops, was mistakenly published online, prompting immediate calls for action from both the public and advocacy groups.
The government has been urged to let hero Afghans granted sanctuary in Britain bring their loved ones to the UK after a major data breach put lives at risk.
More than 50 refugee charities and lawyers have written to Yvette Cooper, urging her to make it easier for Afghans allowed to relocate to bring family members with them.
The catastrophic data leak at the Ministry of Defence involved the personal details of thousands of Afghans, revealing their danger from the Taliban.
The dataset shared online included details of applicants to the MoD's Arap resettlement scheme, who sought sanctuary in the UK due to their support for British troops.
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