A British soldier reportedly leaked the names of 33,000 Afghan allies, risking up to 100,000 individuals. As fears grew that these names could be exploited by the Taliban, Operation Rubific was initiated. An independent review, prompted by the current government, found that Taliban access to the database would likely not significantly increase individual risk. Previously, a superinjunction had shielded details of the leak from public knowledge. Many Afghans remain unaware and vulnerable, living in fear of Taliban violence and facing expulsion from neighboring countries.
An independent review concluded that if the Taliban acquires the leaked database of 33,000, it is unlikely to change an individual's exposure given the volume of available data.
The revelation of the leak led to the launch of the highly secret Operation Rubific aimed at protecting the identities and safety of those who supported British forces.
Critics question the prolonged existence of a superinjunction that prevented media organizations from reporting on the leak, leaving many individuals uninformed about their risks.
Around 100,000 Afghans were put at risk by the leak, with many living in fear of Taliban retribution while displaced in neighboring countries such as Pakistan and Iran.
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