A Ministry of Defence data breach exposed sensitive details of thousands of Afghan refugees seeking safety in the UK. For nearly two years, this breach was hidden under an unprecedented superinjunction, preventing officials, the public, and even many within the government from being informed. The breach revealed vulnerabilities in the MoD's Arap resettlement scheme, which assists Afghans fearing Taliban reprisals. Following a court battle led by The Independent, the superinjunction was overturned, prompting serious discussions about government transparency and accountability regarding those who helped British forces.
A catastrophic Ministry of Defence data breach that exposed the details of thousands of Afghans seeking refuge in the UK was kept secret for nearly two years under an unprecedented superinjunction. The leak, which occurred in February 2022, compromised sensitive information about applicants to the MoD's Arap resettlement scheme, a programme for Afghans who had supported British forces and now feared Taliban reprisals.
The extraordinary cover-up meant MPs, the public and even many within Whitehall were kept in the dark. A court battle led by The Independent and other media finally overturned the superinjunction this week, raising serious questions about transparency, accountability, and the treatment of those who risked their lives for Britain.
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