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Thousands of Afghans Denied Compensation After UK Data Breach London The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the vast majority of Afghans affected by a major data breach in 2022 will not be compensated, despite serious risks to their safety and lives. The decision has sparked backlash from human rights groups and legal representatives, who argue that the government's failure to provide redress is both morally and legally indefensible. The breach occurred when an MoD official mistakenly sent an unencrypted email containing personal details—such as names, contact information, and family links—of more than 18,000 Afghan applicants to the UK's relocation and resettlement programs. Many of these individuals had worked with British forces or institutions during the war in Afghanistan and were already at risk of Taliban retaliation. Although a secret emergency evacuation scheme eventually relocated around 4,500 people, thousands more remain in Afghanistan or in hiding across third countries. The operation, kept confidential under a government-imposed super-injunction, reportedly cost the UK hundreds of millions of pounds and involved covert resettlement logistics. Despite this, the government has stated that compensation will not be broadly offered. Officials claim that most affected individuals face no “continuing significant harm,” based on an independent assessment. This contrasts sharply with a smaller breach in 2021, after which dozens of Afghans received approximately £4,000 each. Legal firms representing over 1,000 of the affected individuals say the government’s stance is unacceptable and are now pursuing civil claims that could amount to hundreds of millions of pounds in damages. Some individual claims may seek up to £50,000. The lifting of the super-injunction last week brought the situation to public attention, prompting political pressure and demands for accountability. Critics argue that the UK government has failed its Afghan allies, many of whom continue to live in fear as a result of the data leak. #Desitdown #News #Thousands #Afghans #won't be #compensated #UK #data #breach