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[Joe Seaton @AtRiskTeachers]

Thanks to @ELGazette for reminding @GOVUK & @BritishCouncil of their responsibilities to the abandoned Afghan BC teachers. Some of our teachers are still in hiding in Afghanistan or stuck in hotels in Pakistan.
#AtRiskTeachers @EwartBiggs
@RishiSunak
https://t.co/ARHw3pAisS

[Joe Seaton @AtRiskTeachers]

Shocking, disappointing but sadly unsurprising. The UK's lack of recognition or respect for our Afghan allies has been totally unacceptable. The rejection of Special Forces allies mirrors the #ARAP rejection of #BritishCouncil teachers who taught UK values across Afghanistan.

[Joe Seaton @AtRiskTeachers]

@BBCNews Shocking, disappointing but sadly unsurprising. The UK's lack of recognition or respect for our Afghan allies has been totally unacceptable. The rejection of Special Forces allies mirrors the #ARAP rejection of #BritishCouncil teachers who taught UK values across Afghanistan.

[Joe Seaton @AtRiskTeachers]

@BBCNews reports about the #ARAP rejection of Afghan Special Forces allies are very disappointing. @BritishCouncil teachers also suffered the same unfair treatment, & were left to suffer Taliban brutality as a result. Many are still stuck in Afghanistan. Let's get them to safety

[Joe Seaton @AtRiskTeachers]

One thing Afghanistan needs a lot more of - educational opportunities for women. In the pic. a @BritishCouncil teacher instructs her students. BC teachers did great work enabling Afghan #WomenAndGirls, but when the Taliban took power we left them behind. Let's get them to safety.

[Joe Seaton @AtRiskTeachers]

Afghan @BritishCouncil teachers were immensely brave to teach English & 'UK-values' in the strict Taliban state of Kandahar (pictured). While some have now been relocated to the UK, approx 20+ are still in hiding in Afghanistan, with a further 25+ still waiting in Pakistan.

[Joe Seaton @AtRiskTeachers]

Afghan @BritishCouncil teachers enabled learners all across Afghanistan. Sadly, when the Taliban took power we left our teachers behind. Over 2 years later, 20+ remain in hiding in Afghanistan, with a further 25 stuck in hotels in Pakistan. @RishiSunak please fix. #AtRiskTeachers

[Joe Seaton @AtRiskTeachers]

@McDonaldScott_ @JJJosephField Great that @BritishCouncil is pledging to support refugees & specifically displaced teachers... but what about all the Afghan BC teachers left behind in Afghanistan & stuck in Pakistan. No educational provision for them for over 2 years! Why not @McDonaldScott_ ? #AtRiskTeachers

[Joe Seaton @AtRiskTeachers]

Great to see #BritishCouncil pledging to "help refugees use the power of language learning"... but what about all the abandoned #AtRiskTeachers stuck in Afghanistan & Pakistan - How does @BritishCouncil plan to support them? @EwartBiggs @JJJosephField
https://t.co/o3QvwaNGoG

[Joe Seaton @AtRiskTeachers]

Here's the @BritishCouncil pledge for supporting displaced teachers. It refers to "well-being needs, recognising & addressing trauma..."

Over 100 Afghan BC teachers were wrongly left behind when the Taliban took power. Many are still stuck in 🇦🇫 & 🇵🇰 - they need support from BC.

[Joe Seaton @AtRiskTeachers]

A year since the BBC programme 'Abandoned in Afghanistan' was broadcast, the message is still very poignant, as many Afghan @BritishCouncil teachers remain stuck in 🇦🇫 & 🇵🇰. A very worthwhile listen @RishiSunak
@EwartBiggs @paulkenyonTV @Katewest0

https://t.co/NW2tP9Spmc

[Joe Seaton @AtRiskTeachers]

Great to see @BritishCouncil is keen to support displaced teachers from various countries... no mention of Afghan teachers though!

What support will BC provide for Afghan teachers a) arriving in the UK b) stuck in Pakistan c) hiding in Afghansitan?

#AtRiskTeachers @EwartBiggs

[Joe Seaton @AtRiskTeachers]

@BritishCouncil teachers taught English & UK-values across Afghanistan. Sadly, when the Taliban took power we left our teachers behind. Over 2 years later, 20+ remain in hiding in Afghanistan, with a further 25 stuck in hotels in Pakistan. @RishiSunak please fix. #AtRiskTeachers

[Melody Mason 🧡 @MsMMason]

Many #AtRiskTeachers @BritishCouncil teachers are still waiting in Pakistan and in hiding in Afghanistan.
They have been living in very difficult circumstances for over 2 years with babies and young children. Let's get them ALL to safety in 2024.@FCDOGovUK @GOVUK

[Melody Mason 🧡 @MsMMason]

A warm welcome to Sayed. He taught English & UK values for the @BritishCouncil in Afghanistan, and suffered greatly when the Taliban took power.After waiting for over 2 years, wishing you and your family a hopeful future here in the UK (at last!) #AtRiskTeachers

[Joe Seaton @AtRiskTeachers]

'Ali' was a teacher on the @BritishCouncil's 'English for Afghans' programme. He had to teach modules on 'UK-values', which put him at great risk. When the Taliban took power he had to go into hiding. Over 2 years later he is finally safe in 🇬🇧. Welcome Ali. #AtRiskTeachers #EDI

[Joe Seaton @AtRiskTeachers]

'Aref' was a teacher on the #BritishCouncil's 'Active Citizens' programme in Afghanistan - a job which put him at great risk. Sadly, when the Taliban took power we left our teachers behind. Over 2 years later, he's still waiting to get to safety. @RishiSunak please fix.

[Joe Seaton @AtRiskTeachers]

Great news for the Afghan @BritishCouncil teachers relocated to 🇬🇧 on @GOVUK flights during December. They did great work for us across Afghanistan & have waited over 2 years to get to safety. Many of their colleagues remain stuck in hiding in 🇦🇫 & 🇵🇰. @FCDOGovUK #AtRiskTeachers

[Joe Seaton @AtRiskTeachers]

Former @BritishCouncil teacher 'Ali' spent over 2 years waiting to be relocated after the Taliban took control of 🇦🇫. 2 weeks ago he arrived in 🇬🇧, and went straight to the local library to learn. He is a strong believer in the value of education. @RishiSunak #AtRiskTeachers

[Joe Seaton @AtRiskTeachers]

Free from fear! After over 2 years stuck in hiding in Afghanistan, or waiting in a hotel in Pakistan, 'Ali' is at last safe in the UK, & able to get on with the rest of his life. It's been a long road to safety for the former @BritishCouncil teacher. #AtRiskTeachers