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Data Breach Exposes 100,000 Afghans, Sparks Security Fears

7/27/2025

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A troubling data breach has led to the airlift of former Taliban fighters and criminals to the UK, revealing the identities of 100,000 Afghans seeking refuge. Dubbed Operation Rubific, this alarming situation has sparked serious national security fears, as corrupt officials manipulated the evacuation process, enabling dangerous individuals to infiltrate Britain under false identities.

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A troubling data breach has led to the airlift of former Taliban fighters and criminals to the UK, revealing the identities of 100,000 Afghans seeking refuge. Dubbed Operation Rubific, this alarming situation has sparked serious national security fears, as corrupt officials manipulated the evacuation process, enabling dangerous individuals to infiltrate Britain under false identities.