‘Complete betrayal!’ Women’s activist fears for safety as horrifying Afghan sex crime data surfaces: ‘We’ve been compromised’

The activist linked her concerns to what she described as "uncontrolled immigration," claiming the Women's Safety Initiative has documented numerous cases. "I have spoken to so many women who have different stories about where they felt unsafe or have been victims of crime as a result of this," McGovern said.

She questioned Government priorities, asking: "When will we prioritise the safety of Britain first?"

McGovern highlighted cultural differences as a key concern, stating: "They don't have the same cultural view for one. Women and girls will directly in danger."

The activist emphasised that her organisation has been raising awareness about these issues through data and statistics. "More are starting to realise how much this has got completely out of hand," she said.

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According to McGovern, the women she has spoken with feel increasingly vulnerable. "Women I have spoken to feel like their safety has been compromised and they feel they can't trust the Government, who continue to disregard their safety entirely," she explained.

Her comments come as details emerge about the massive Afghan data breach that exposed personal information of thousands seeking relocation to the UK.

The Afghan data breach occurred in February 2022 when an unnamed Ministry of Defence official accidentally emailed personal details of approximately 19,000 Afghan nationals outside secure government systems.

The leaked spreadsheet contained names, contact information and family data of people who had applied to relocate to the UK, fearing Taliban retaliation due to their association with British forces during the Afghanistan war.

The breach only came to light in August 2023 when details appeared on Facebook. The government then secured a superinjunction to prevent reporting of the incident.

A secret relocation scheme called the Afghan Relocation Route was subsequently established, bringing 16,000 Afghans to Britain at a cost of £850 million, with 8,000 more still to arrive.

The superinjunction was lifted on Tuesday after a two-year legal battle, allowing the breach to be reported publicly for the first time.

McGovern expressed frustration with what she perceives as government inaction despite repeated promises to address safety concerns.

"We hear so many soundbites about how they are going to clamp down but enough is enough. Something needs to be done," she stated.

The activist emphasised that the situation has spiralled beyond control. "I truly think something needs to be done because this is completely out of control," McGovern said.

Her comments reflect broader concerns about the government's handling of the data breach aftermath. Defence Secretary John Healey offered a "sincere apology" for the leak when addressing MPs this week.

The breach has prompted legal action, with around 1,000 Afghans preparing to sue the Ministry of Defence for at least £50,000 each, according to law firm Barings Law.