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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Afghan Man's Facebook Post Triggers MoD Fast-Track
Caption: Afghan Man's Facebook Post Triggers MoD Fast-Track. The UK fast-tracked an Afghan man's resettlement after he posted leaked names, exposing system flaws. Denied at first, he posted leaked names, prompting officials to find him and ask for its removal. Authorities offered a fast-tracked review of his case as an incentive. He is now in the UK and not facing criminal charges. Government sources claim the man used sensitive data as leverage, raising concerns about the integrity of the process. A 2022 email error led to a leak of nearly 19,000 Afghans’ personal details—individuals at risk for their work with British forces. The sensitive breach prompted the UK to launch a secret £850 million emergency resettlement scheme in 2024. 4,500 Afghans have so far resettled in the UK through this emergency programme. The programme, created after a High Court ruling, is now being phased out. Former Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer accused the man of 'bribing' the MoD, highlighting 'chaos' in the UK’s evacuation efforts. Defence Secretary John Healey apologised but downplayed any targeting risk. Many Afghans affected by the leak were only informed after a High Court injunction on the breach was lifted. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Afghan resettlement,UK Ministry of Defence,data breach,Facebook leak,UK Special Forces,Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy,emergency relocation,Taliban,super-injunction,Johnny Mercer,John Healey,Afghanistan evacuation
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