A February 2022 data breach involved the unauthorized sharing of names and contact details of 18,700 Afghan special forces, threatening their lives. Among those affected were members of the Triples, who trained with British forces. The Independent revealed this breach and highlighted the urgency of relocating these soldiers for their safety. After the fall of Kabul, many were left in danger, prompting a campaign for their sanctuary in Britain. Approximately half of the initially identified commandos were impacted by this serious security lapse, emphasizing the need for immediate protective actions.
The Independent revealed a major data breach in February 2022, where the names and contact information of 18,700 Afghan soldiers were mistakenly shared, endangering their lives.
This data leak involved members of the Triples, Afghan special forces whose identities were compromised leading to significant threats from the Taliban due to their collaboration with British forces.
The Independent spearheaded a campaign to extend sanctuary to those exposed by the breach, advocating for Afghan commandos who faced death or torture after the Taliban’s return.
Around half of the Afghan commandos identified for relocation were affected by the breach, highlighting the critical need for protective measures following the Afghanistan crisis.
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