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The fallout has been severe; Taliban officials reportedly described the leak as akin to being handed a hit list, raising fears for the safety of those listed. The leak's ramifications extend beyond individual safety, highlighting profound issues in national security and data management.
Adding to the controversy is the government's use of a super injunction—a legal measure meant to prevent the press from reporting on the breach—an unprecedented move in recent British political history aimed at covering up the mishandling. Critics argue that such secrecy reflects a disturbing trend of government opacity and an inability to handle sensitive operations transparently.