Taliban threaten former Afghan police worker after MoD leak reveals identity
Summary
A man named Hamid, who worked with the Afghan police and was praised by British officials, has received threats from the Taliban after a UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) data leak revealed his identity. Despite his danger, the UK government rejected his application to resettle in the UK under a special program for Afghans who helped British forces.Key Facts
- Hamid worked for the Afghan national police special unit and received certificates of appreciation from senior British figures.
- A 2022 MoD leak exposed the identities of 18,700 Afghans who worked with or for the British government, including Hamid.
- The Taliban have threatened Hamid, including a video showing a man with a gun claiming to know his movements.
- Hamid’s application for resettlement under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (Arap) was rejected because the UK said he had not proven working closely with a UK government department.
- Many of Hamid’s colleagues from the same unit have already been allowed to relocate to the UK through the Arap scheme.
- The Arap scheme accepts applications from those at high risk of serious harm but only if other criteria are met. Hamid’s appeal is ongoing.
- The MoD said that being named in the leak does not automatically qualify someone for asylum or resettlement under the Arap scheme.
- Hamid is currently hiding, has no reliable income, and lives with his wife who supports the family with small jobs at home.
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