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UK to Resettle Hundreds of Afghan Soldiers Following Review

UK to Resettle Hundreds of Afghan Soldiers Following Review

Above: Afghan special forces participate in a training exercise during a graduation ceremony at the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC) in Kabul, Afghanistan, on July 17, 2021. Image copyright: Haroon Sabawoon/Anadolu Agency/Contributor via Getty Images

The Facts

  • The UK's Labour government said Monday it will allow hundreds of Afghan special forces members who fought alongside British troops to re-settle in the UK, stating that it expects to overturn decisions on roughly a quarter of 2K applications rejected by the previous government.The UK Government announced Monday it will allow hundreds of Afghan special forces members who fought alongside British troops to re-settle in the UK, estimating they will overturn approximately 25% of 2K applications rejected under the Conservative Party.

  • Following the withdrawal of coalition forces and Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, the 2K rejected applicants were mostly members of elite Afghan units known as the Triples — units that were set up, funded and run by the UK. Since 2021, reports suggested that a number of these Afghans have been killed by the Taliban, while others are in hiding.The rejected applicants were mostly members of Afghan units set up, funded and run by the UK known as the Triples, seeking resettlement following the withdrawal of coalition forces and the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in 2021.


The Spin

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This review, commissioned by the Conservatives, showed there was never bad intent in why applications were rejected. This brand new process was plagued with communication issues, as well as problems maintaining accurate records across various departments, and that's why some applications were overlooked.


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