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The U.K. government secretly relocated thousands of Afghans to Britain for two years

Summary

The UK government moved thousands of Afghans to Britain after their identities were exposed in a data leak. The plan was kept secret to protect these individuals from the Taliban.

Key Facts

  • The UK government secretly relocated thousands of Afghans to Britain.
  • The relocation was in response to a data leak that put these Afghans at risk from the Taliban.
  • These Afghans had helped British troops during their time in Afghanistan.
  • The plan to move them to Britain cost around a billion dollars.
  • The government's goal was to protect these individuals and their families from possible harm.

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