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BBC News
3 days ago
- Politics
- BBC News
Afghans express fear for relatives' safety after UK data leak
Relatives of Afghans whose names were accidentally leaked by a UK official three years ago have told the BBC they fear retribution by the country's Taliban - not his real name - says his father-in-law learned on Tuesday that his name was on that list - alongside those of thousands of Afghans who had applied to be relocated to the UK after the Taliban seized power in Taliban intensified their efforts to track his father-in-law down in 2023 and 2024, he said, adding that he was now able to understand Rahim fears it is only a matter of time before they succeed. "It's not about if - it's when the Taliban get him," he UK government says there has been little evidence of systematic killings or retribution by the Taliban since the February 2022 others who spoke to the BBC on condition of anonymity - fearing retribution against family members - expressed shock over the leak, with one describing it as the "biggest mistake the British government has made". Rahim, now 42 and living in the UK, knows all too well about Taliban score-settling. Two of his cousins were killed by the group in the two years before it seized power.A couple of years later, the target of such revenge appeared to be his father-in-law, who is currently in hiding."We couldn't work it out, why [from 2023] there was a sudden spike in the hunt by the Taliban to capture him," Rahim says."We can't say for sure, but we believe they have access to that data."Rahim says his father-in-law provided evidence of these attempts to hunt him down to the Ministry of Defence (MoD), most recently last December - his third attempt to be resettled in the UK under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (Arap).He says his father-in-law's previous applications through the scheme were turned down because it was decided he had not worked directly with the UK government. But Rahim says his father-in-law's latest application included "compelling evidence" that he had worked alongside British adds that, since December 2023, his father-in-law has been hiding out in safe houses provided by a non-governmental organisation."Some Taliban members spent more than a decade in prison. When they came to power, they were simply looking for retribution."But he hopes the attention given to the data leak will mean that the relocation application is expedited so his father-in-law can finally join his daughter - Rahim's wife - and him in the UK."The family are very concerned," Rahim says."Because of this data leak the risk [to my father-in-law] is more real, it's heightened, and it's imminent. It's just a matter of time."The MoD says it will not comment on individual cases, and that a review into the data breach carried out in 2025 had concluded that there was limited evidence that certain individuals had been targeted with any degree of consistency as a result of MoD adds that the review had also found little evidence of systematic killings or retribution campaigns, and had considered the amount of time passed since the fall of Kabul and the wealth of data the Taliban otherwise have access Secretary John Healey also told the BBC earlier this week that it was "highly unlikely" being on the list would now increase the risk of being targeted by the Taliban. But the data breach was called the "biggest mistake the British government has made" by one man who says he worked directly with the UK forces in Afghanistan to help them collect information on Taliban man, who we are calling A, successfully relocated to the UK with his family but says his application to the government included details of his parents, brothers and sisters."I didn't know that my contacts were exposed and I only found out yesterday [Tuesday]," he tells the BBC."An apology alone will not remove our greatest fears because our data and our families' are now in everyone's hands - their lives are in danger."I called my parents in Kabul and told them to leave the city immediately and find a safe place somewhere in the province. They were also scared, they didn't know where to go... They haven't contacted me yet."Another man - who we are calling B - says he was told the data breach included the details of his parents and two younger brothers, none of whom previously knew about the nature of his work with the British. "Yesterday, I received an email from the MoD asking me to 'check the reference number to make sure your data has not been leaked. If it's red, it's leaked, if it's green, it's not'," he says."When I saw that the number was red, I couldn't sleep and I was very worried."Though he says he is now safe, he fears for his mother and younger brothers, who he left in a northern province of Afghanistan. He adds he did not call them about the leak over concerns about their safety."In the past the Taliban and other people repeatedly asked my father 'where is your son', why and how [I] left the country. "My father [was] extremely worried [and] died six months ago."I wish I had not told the British officials when I signed up for the job and hadn't revealed the names of my brothers. They could be in danger now."I didn't expect such a leak from British intelligence, we are all in shock."


The Advertiser
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Another Green-Mundine boxing rivalry in the making
A third instalment of the Mundine-Green boxing rivalry is on the cards after Rahim Mundine scored an impressive second-round stoppage in Sydney. With his father and former world champion Antony in his corner, 25-year-old Rahim carried too much power for his Fijian opponent Joe Vatusaqata (1-5, 1 KO) on Wednesday night. Super middleweight Rahim (2-0, 1 KO) was having his first fight in more than three years after injuries derailed his promising rugby league career. He floored the Fijian halfway through the second round and dropped him a second time with a right hand, prompting the corner to throw in the towel. Rahim was on the verge of making the South Sydney NRL side a few years ago but suffered a dislocated hip after being tackled by Joseph Suaalii, who has gone on to star in both league and union. "In hindsight it was a blessing. It made me stronger mentally to be honest," Rahim Mundine said. "I was probably a bit of a softy at the time when it happened, I felt sorry for myself." Anthony Mundine, who won his first fight with arch adversary Danny Green and lost the second, was adamant their sons would meet even though Green's son Archie has yet to have a professional fight. "I'm sure Archie is going to do well, he looks good," Anthony Mundine said. "Danny is talking about him being five times better than him. "It's got to be built up, they've both got to get experience, we want to get them both at their peak." He described Rahim's performance as beautiful, adding he always knew his son had talent. Alex Leapai Jr, another son of a famous fighting father, improved to 5-0-1 (4 KOs) with a first round KO of Herve Silu Mata 3-4 (2 KOs). Leapai's father, also named Alex, unsuccessfully challenged former IBF, IBO and WBO heavyweight world champion Wladimir Klitschko in 2014 and was renowned for his power. "Just growing up always watching dad, I always wanted to be like dad, tough like that, knocking people out," Leapai Jr said. He was coming off the first slight blemish of his professional career, a draw in his last bout. "I've had a long time since February to think about all the stuff I did in that fight and what I didn't do," Leapai Jr said. "Today I made sure that I did it and one of those things was to let my hands go." Another winner on the undercard was New Zealander David Nyika, who bounced back from his loss to cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia with a fifth-round stoppage of fellow Kiwi Nik Charalampous. Nyika (11-1,10 KOs), the self-confessed nice guy who says he doesn't enjoy confrontation, said he had overcome the mental roadblock of his fourth-round KO loss to Opetaia in January and the win was a first step towards a second world title challenge. "I'd never lost like that in the sport of boxing, I credit Jai for whatever success I have in the future because he put me through that test," Nyika said. A third instalment of the Mundine-Green boxing rivalry is on the cards after Rahim Mundine scored an impressive second-round stoppage in Sydney. With his father and former world champion Antony in his corner, 25-year-old Rahim carried too much power for his Fijian opponent Joe Vatusaqata (1-5, 1 KO) on Wednesday night. Super middleweight Rahim (2-0, 1 KO) was having his first fight in more than three years after injuries derailed his promising rugby league career. He floored the Fijian halfway through the second round and dropped him a second time with a right hand, prompting the corner to throw in the towel. Rahim was on the verge of making the South Sydney NRL side a few years ago but suffered a dislocated hip after being tackled by Joseph Suaalii, who has gone on to star in both league and union. "In hindsight it was a blessing. It made me stronger mentally to be honest," Rahim Mundine said. "I was probably a bit of a softy at the time when it happened, I felt sorry for myself." Anthony Mundine, who won his first fight with arch adversary Danny Green and lost the second, was adamant their sons would meet even though Green's son Archie has yet to have a professional fight. "I'm sure Archie is going to do well, he looks good," Anthony Mundine said. "Danny is talking about him being five times better than him. "It's got to be built up, they've both got to get experience, we want to get them both at their peak." He described Rahim's performance as beautiful, adding he always knew his son had talent. Alex Leapai Jr, another son of a famous fighting father, improved to 5-0-1 (4 KOs) with a first round KO of Herve Silu Mata 3-4 (2 KOs). Leapai's father, also named Alex, unsuccessfully challenged former IBF, IBO and WBO heavyweight world champion Wladimir Klitschko in 2014 and was renowned for his power. "Just growing up always watching dad, I always wanted to be like dad, tough like that, knocking people out," Leapai Jr said. He was coming off the first slight blemish of his professional career, a draw in his last bout. "I've had a long time since February to think about all the stuff I did in that fight and what I didn't do," Leapai Jr said. "Today I made sure that I did it and one of those things was to let my hands go." Another winner on the undercard was New Zealander David Nyika, who bounced back from his loss to cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia with a fifth-round stoppage of fellow Kiwi Nik Charalampous. Nyika (11-1,10 KOs), the self-confessed nice guy who says he doesn't enjoy confrontation, said he had overcome the mental roadblock of his fourth-round KO loss to Opetaia in January and the win was a first step towards a second world title challenge. "I'd never lost like that in the sport of boxing, I credit Jai for whatever success I have in the future because he put me through that test," Nyika said. A third instalment of the Mundine-Green boxing rivalry is on the cards after Rahim Mundine scored an impressive second-round stoppage in Sydney. With his father and former world champion Antony in his corner, 25-year-old Rahim carried too much power for his Fijian opponent Joe Vatusaqata (1-5, 1 KO) on Wednesday night. Super middleweight Rahim (2-0, 1 KO) was having his first fight in more than three years after injuries derailed his promising rugby league career. He floored the Fijian halfway through the second round and dropped him a second time with a right hand, prompting the corner to throw in the towel. Rahim was on the verge of making the South Sydney NRL side a few years ago but suffered a dislocated hip after being tackled by Joseph Suaalii, who has gone on to star in both league and union. "In hindsight it was a blessing. It made me stronger mentally to be honest," Rahim Mundine said. "I was probably a bit of a softy at the time when it happened, I felt sorry for myself." Anthony Mundine, who won his first fight with arch adversary Danny Green and lost the second, was adamant their sons would meet even though Green's son Archie has yet to have a professional fight. "I'm sure Archie is going to do well, he looks good," Anthony Mundine said. "Danny is talking about him being five times better than him. "It's got to be built up, they've both got to get experience, we want to get them both at their peak." He described Rahim's performance as beautiful, adding he always knew his son had talent. Alex Leapai Jr, another son of a famous fighting father, improved to 5-0-1 (4 KOs) with a first round KO of Herve Silu Mata 3-4 (2 KOs). Leapai's father, also named Alex, unsuccessfully challenged former IBF, IBO and WBO heavyweight world champion Wladimir Klitschko in 2014 and was renowned for his power. "Just growing up always watching dad, I always wanted to be like dad, tough like that, knocking people out," Leapai Jr said. He was coming off the first slight blemish of his professional career, a draw in his last bout. "I've had a long time since February to think about all the stuff I did in that fight and what I didn't do," Leapai Jr said. "Today I made sure that I did it and one of those things was to let my hands go." Another winner on the undercard was New Zealander David Nyika, who bounced back from his loss to cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia with a fifth-round stoppage of fellow Kiwi Nik Charalampous. Nyika (11-1,10 KOs), the self-confessed nice guy who says he doesn't enjoy confrontation, said he had overcome the mental roadblock of his fourth-round KO loss to Opetaia in January and the win was a first step towards a second world title challenge. "I'd never lost like that in the sport of boxing, I credit Jai for whatever success I have in the future because he put me through that test," Nyika said.


Perth Now
4 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Another Green-Mundine boxing rivalry in the making
A third instalment of the Mundine-Green boxing rivalry is on the cards after Rahim Mundine scored an impressive second-round stoppage in Sydney. With his father and former world champion Antony in his corner, 25-year-old Rahim carried too much power for his Fijian opponent Joe Vatusaqata (1-5, 1 KO) on Wednesday night. Super middleweight Rahim (2-0, 1 KO) was having his first fight in more than three years after injuries derailed his promising rugby league career. He floored the Fijian halfway through the second round and dropped him a second time with a right hand, prompting the corner to throw in the towel. Rahim was on the verge of making the South Sydney NRL side a few years ago but suffered a dislocated hip after being tackled by Joseph Suaalii, who has gone on to star in both league and union. "In hindsight it was a blessing. It made me stronger mentally to be honest," Rahim Mundine said. "I was probably a bit of a softy at the time when it happened, I felt sorry for myself." Anthony Mundine, who won his first fight with arch adversary Danny Green and lost the second, was adamant their sons would meet even though Green's son Archie has yet to have a professional fight. "I'm sure Archie is going to do well, he looks good," Anthony Mundine said. "Danny is talking about him being five times better than him. "It's got to be built up, they've both got to get experience, we want to get them both at their peak." He described Rahim's performance as beautiful, adding he always knew his son had talent. Alex Leapai Jr, another son of a famous fighting father, improved to 5-0-1 (4 KOs) with a first round KO of Herve Silu Mata 3-4 (2 KOs). Leapai's father, also named Alex, unsuccessfully challenged former IBF, IBO and WBO heavyweight world champion Wladimir Klitschko in 2014 and was renowned for his power. "Just growing up always watching dad, I always wanted to be like dad, tough like that, knocking people out," Leapai Jr said. He was coming off the first slight blemish of his professional career, a draw in his last bout. "I've had a long time since February to think about all the stuff I did in that fight and what I didn't do," Leapai Jr said. "Today I made sure that I did it and one of those things was to let my hands go." Another winner on the undercard was New Zealander David Nyika, who bounced back from his loss to cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia with a fifth-round stoppage of fellow Kiwi Nik Charalampous. Nyika (11-1,10 KOs), the self-confessed nice guy who says he doesn't enjoy confrontation, said he had overcome the mental roadblock of his fourth-round KO loss to Opetaia in January and the win was a first step towards a second world title challenge. "I'd never lost like that in the sport of boxing, I credit Jai for whatever success I have in the future because he put me through that test," Nyika said.


Rakyat Post
5 days ago
- Health
- Rakyat Post
EHati Founders Say Programmes Are Safe Spaces For Women, Deny Deviant Teachings & Spiked Piya Drinks
Subscribe to our FREE The founders of eHati International Sdn Bhd, Diyana Tahir and Rahim Shukor, have released a joint statement to address the claims and rumours surrounding their motivational programme. This was due to a claim by Facebook user Masyitah Ashari alleging a programme by eHati involved strange rituals, sexy and ''naked'' dances, which go against Islamic teachings. She claimed that participants were also given Piya, a drink allegedly spiked with ''magic mushrooms,'' which allegedly caused some participants to behave strangely like removing their clothes while dancing. READ MORE: A viral post claimed the eHati programme goes against local values and teachings. Image: TRP File The programmes help women Diyana and her husband, Rahim, shared that they're certified practitioners in hypnotherapy and all company programmes follow the professional ethical standards and local values and cultures. The programmes by eHati aim to help women in Malaysia, regardless of race and religion, to achieve peace, calm, motivation, and heal from deep seated trauma. They do this through several approaches including Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), psychotherapy, and hypnotherapy. The programme modules include sessions on breathwork, Trauma Release Exercise, and hypnotherapy to help participants achieve inner and mental calmness. The company believes all women deserve to enjoy a loving marriage and allegedly has never encouraged participants to forgo marriage. They aim to help couples improve and strengthen their relationship. The company founders also clarified the alleged Tantra massage that took place. They explained that the massage provided has been adapted to suit local sensibilities, which includes a combination of pelvic floor massage and Thai massage. They emphasised that the massages are an optional module and not forced on participants. No spiked drinks and deviant teachings Regarding the spiked Piya drink, the founders explained the drink was made by mixing raw cocoa, honey, and natural herbs to help calm the mind and body. They claimed the drink does not contain prohibited substances or magic mushrooms. Diyana and Rahim deny the claims that they brought participants to Bali, Indonesia to spread deviant teachings (ajaran sesat). The viral picture showed participants at a retreat doing breathwork and the flower decor was provided by the hotel and not a part of a ritual. The man in the picture is a health detox expert sharing his experience and not a spiritual guru. The programmes provide safe spaces for women In November 2022, they gave their statement to the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) about a programme offered by eHati. After some questioning, JAIS accepted the explanation and allowed the programme to continue. However, JAIS advised the company to include a Disclaimer, which they have done, so that participants understand the programme objectives clearly. Diyana and Rahim believe their programmes have given positive impacts to women in Malaysia. They describe their programmes as safe spaces for women and reiterated that they have not received any complaints regarding their service offerings thus far. They hope the public will not blindly listen to rumours but to verify facts before spreading them publicly. They reiterated that their programmes do not go against Islamic teachings and the marriage institution. They have lodged a police report on 12 July 2025 so a full investigation can take place and another report has been lodged with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
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First Post
5 days ago
- Politics
- First Post
Nimisha Priya's execution in Yemen delayed: How blood money has saved Indians on death row
Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, who is on death row in Yemen for the murder of her former business partner, has got a temporary reprieve. Her execution, set for Wednesday, has been postponed. Only 'blood money' or 'diyah' can save her from the gallows. But what is it? And has it helped Indians in similar situations? read more Only blood money can save Nimisha Priya from the gallows in Yemen. News18 Malayalam The execution of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, who is on death row in Yemen, has been deferred. The Indian has been convicted of killing her former business partner, Talal Abdo Mahdi, a Yemeni national. Nimisha was set to be executed on Wednesday (July 16). The postponement of her execution is, however, only a temporary relief. She can be saved from the gallows only if the family of Mahdi accepts 'blood money' and pardons her. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD What is it and has it saved Indians before? We take a look. What is 'blood money'? Islamic law allows victims of crimes or their families to have a say in the punishment of the offenders. In the case of murder, the victim's kin, particularly heirs, can 'forgive' the murderer in exchange for monetary compensation. The concept is known as diyah, or blood money, and can be traced to the Holy Quran. 'O believers! The law of retaliation is set for you in cases of murder — a free man for a free man, a slave for a slave, and a female for a female. But if the offender is pardoned by the victim's guardian, then 'blood money' should be decided fairly and payment should be made courteously. This is a concession and a mercy from your Lord.' Many Islamic countries, including Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Pakistan, which follow Sharia law, allow the family of the victim to pardon the offender for money. If diyah is accepted, the death sentence is suspended. In many cases, the person is also pardoned by the government of the country. ALSO READ: How efforts to delay Indian nurse Nimisha Priya's execution in Yemen unfolded Has blood money saved Indian lives? Yes. Over the years, blood money has been offered to protect people, including Indians, from the noose. Last year, Abdul Rahim, a native of Kerala's Kozhikode, was saved from execution for the murder of a teenage boy in Saudi Arabia after 15 million Saudi riyals (roughly Rs 34 crore) were raised through crowdfunding. The blood money led the Riyadh criminal court to revoke his death sentence. Rahim, the then 26-year-old autorickshaw driver from Feroke, had reached the Gulf country in November 2006 for a better life. He started working as a driver for Saudi national Abdulla Abdurahman Al Shahri and caretaker of his partially paralysed son, who breathed and ate through a special device attached to his neck. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Just a month later, Rahim, who was trying to control the boy making a fuss during a trip, accidentally hit the instrument attached to his throat. The boy fainted and died. Later, a court in Riyadh found Rahim guilty of murder and awarded him the death penalty. After paying blood money, Rahim's death sentence was commuted to a 20-year jail term, including the time already served. He is expected to be free in December 2026, finally. In 2017, AS Sankaranarayanan returned to his home in Kerala after languishing in prison in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for years for the accidental death of a Bangladeshi worker. The worker had died of electrical shock in a washroom at his labour accommodation in 2009. Sankaranarayanan was ordered to pay 200,000 dirhams (Rs 47 lakh) as blood money to the family of the Bangladeshi worker, but could not come up with the compensation. After a report on his plight was published by Gulf News, many people offered to help. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Eventually, Emirates Islamic Bank donated the full amount of the blood money, securing Sankaranarayanan's release. Another Indian was saved from the gallows that year. A man from Telangana, who worked as a gardener in the house of one Shaikh Ghain, was sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia for killing an elderly man. CH Limbadri pushed the 82-year-old man who was allegedly attempting a theft at his employer's residence in 2007 to the ground, killing him. The Indian was arrested and a local court awarded him capital punishment. The efforts of the Centre and the Telangana government, especially Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha, led to Limbadri's employer to pay the Rs 1.80 lakh blood money to the deceased's family. Limbadri returned to his family in March 2017. In 2014, three Indian men on death row in Saudi Arabia for the murder of their compatriot were saved from execution after an Indian businessman paid nearly Rs 1.12 crore blood money on their behalf. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Saleem Basha, an Indian truck driver from Bengaluru, escaped the death penalty in 2013, when the late King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia paid around Rs 1.5 crore in blood money to the families of nine people killed in a road accident in 2006. In 2014, Surinder Pal Singh Oberoi, an entrepreneur turned philanthropist, paid $1 million (about Rs 8.59 crore today) as 'blood money' to secure the release of 17 Indian nationals on death row in the UAE for killing a Pakistani man. The Pakistani man was killed in 2009 in Sharjah, following a dispute over control of an illegal alcohol business. About 50 people stabbed him repeatedly, leading to his death. The Indians, who had gone to Sharjah for work, were found guilty and sentenced to death in March 2010. Nimisha Priya's only hope is 'blood money' Nimisha Priya, who hails from Palakkad in Kerala, can be saved from execution in Yemen if Mahdi's family pardons her. The 38-year-old nurse is currently in a jail in Sana'a, the Yemeni capital city, under the control of the Houthi rebels. The Save Nimisha Priya Action Council, a citizens' group advocating for the nurse's release, has offered Rs 8.5 crore to the deceased Yemeni national's kin as blood money. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD External Affairs Ministry (EAM) sources told BBC on Tuesday (July 15) that its officials had been in touch regularly with jail authorities and the prosecutor's office in Yemen. The Indian government 'made concerted efforts in recent days to seek more time for the family of Ms Nimisha Priya to reach a mutually agreeable solution with the other party', they said. On Monday, the Centre had informed the Supreme Court that it was doing whatever was 'utmost possible' to save the Indian nurse from execution. However, it noted that 'nothing much' could be done given the situation in Yemen, where there has been a civil war since 2011. 'There is a point up to which the Government of India can go and we have reached that point,' Attorney General R Venkataramani informed the top court. With inputs from agencies