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Taliban used discarded UK kit to track down Afghans who worked with west, inquiry hears
- Whistleblower says a February 2022 data leak exposed personal details of almost 19,000 Afghan relocation applicants.
- MPs are examining how the leak was handled by the Conservative government and the impact on those affected.
- The Taliban allegedly used discarded UK kit to track people who worked with Western forces.
- The inquiry suggests the data could have allowed the Taliban to identify individuals within metres of their location.
- Experts warn that the leak has had deadly consequences for relatives and colleagues.
- A superinjunction blocked public reporting of the leak until July 2025.
- Person A, a volunteer caseworker, alerted authorities about the leak in August 2023.
- The inquiry revealed that Afghans were told to move homes and change numbers to protect themselves.
- The inquiry suggests the dataset’s acquisition by the Taliban could increase exposure for those affected.
- The Guardian reports MPs are investigating the leak's handling and its impact on individuals seeking asylum.
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