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Afghan Commando Tortured by Taliban After UK Exit

An Afghan special forces soldier, who served alongside British troops, has shared his harrowing ordeal of being captured and tortured by the Taliban after the UK's withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Dengue outbreak hits asylum seekers on Nauru

Human rights advocates are calling on Australia to take responsibility as asylum seekers on Nauru suffer from a dengue fever outbreak amid poor living conditions.

UK urged to rescue Afghan writers from Taliban

Human rights campaigners call on the UK government to urgently evacuate Afghan writers and journalists fearing Taliban reprisals. Many remain in hiding, their lives at risk.

Taliban exploits UK site to target Afghan opponents

Afghan warlords linked to the Taliban are reportedly using a British government website to identify and arrest their enemies, raising serious concerns about the safety of vulnerable Afghans.

Asylum seeker wins appeal after nationality switch

An asylum seeker successfully overturned a deportation order after switching his claimed nationality from Iranian to Afghan halfway through his case, sparking debate over immigration appeals.

UK leaks Afghan asylum seekers' data in major breach

A major Home Office blunder has left Afghan asylum seekers at risk after their personal details were leaked online. The breach could endanger lives and highlights systemic failures in UK immigration processes.

UK accused of abandoning Afghan allies to Taliban

The Ministry of Defence faces criticism after reports reveal hundreds of Afghan nationals who supported British forces remain at risk under Taliban rule due to stalled relocation efforts.

MoD Data Breach Exposes Afghan Officials

A serious data breach by the UK's Ministry of Defence has compromised the safety of Afghan officials who worked with British forces, sparking urgent investigations.

South Sudan refugees flee to Kenya and Rwanda

Escalating violence in South Sudan has led to a mass exodus of civilians seeking refuge in neighbouring Kenya and Rwanda, as political instability continues to grip the nation.

Liam Fox accused of lobbying for Afghan contractor

Former Defence Secretary Liam Fox faces scrutiny over alleged lobbying for an Afghan security firm linked to his associate. The Ministry of Defence confirms an investigation is underway.

Shapps defends superinjunction on Afghan leak

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps faces backlash after employing a superinjunction to suppress leaked documents on Afghanistan, sparking debates over transparency and government secrecy.

Shapps: Afghan leak injunction saved British lives

Former Defence Secretary Grant Shapps reveals a super-injunction prevented the exposure of MI6 and Special Forces operatives in a major Afghan data leak, averting potential assassinations.

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