Taliban threaten Afghan police worker after identity leak
A former Afghan police worker has received threats from the Taliban following a leak from the UK Ministry of Defence that revealed his identity. The UK has denied his resettlement application despite his service. (sources: theguardian)
The Taliban issued threats against an Afghan police worker after the UK Ministry of Defence leaked his identity. The UK has declined his request for resettlement, citing his years of service.
- The Ministry of Defence leak disclosed the identity of a former Afghan police worker.
- The individual has received threats from the Taliban as a result of the leak.
- The UK has refused the resettlement application of the former police worker.
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