Afghan Family Faces Deportation Risks Amid UK Data Breach

Wed Oct 22 2025 03:57:15 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

**Afghan Family Faces Deportation Risks Amid UK Data Breach**

A leaked data breach threatens the safety of an Afghan family facing deportation from Pakistan due to their father's ties with British forces.

An Afghan family’s life hangs in the balance after a major UK data breach revealed their identities, putting them at risk of deportation from Pakistan to Afghanistan. The son, Rayan, expressed deep fear for their lives, citing his father’s service with Afghan special forces, linked to the UK military, as a reason they could be targeted by the Taliban upon return to Afghanistan. Despite applying for assistance under the UK’s Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) after the Taliban's rise to power, their situation has become urgent as Pakistani authorities crack down on undocumented migrants. Rayan and his family are desperately seeking protection while fearing imminent separation and deportation.

While the Taliban claims safety exists for all Afghans, a recent UN report suggests otherwise, raising international concern about the fate of vulnerable families like Rayan's.

Rayan managed to hide with his family as several members were detained, but they’ve been in limbo since applying for relocation in 2021. Their ordeal has drawn attention from British officials, highlighting the responsibilities owed to those who supported UK forces. With Pakistan now enforcing strict deportation policies, the family's story exemplifies the ongoing crisis faced by Afghans caught in a precarious situation post-Taliban takeover.