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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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We have a duty to protect our Afghan allies from Taliban vengeance

Afghan heroes who fought alongside British and US troops are being hunted down, tortured and executed by the Taliban, The Independent can reveal as a result of an in-depth investigation.

While the British government drags its heels over bringing Afghans to safety, we have discovered that more than 100 Afghans who served with British and US forces have been killed in the country since 2023. Others have been tortured.

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