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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

[Melody Mason 🧡 @MsMMason]

An update by @AtRiskTeachers as over 80 Afghan #BritishCouncil teachers are now safe in the UK, but 15 are still waiting. Living in hiding after teaching classes in UK values put their lives in danger, but they were left behind in 2021 with no support. Why? #ELT #ESOL #tefl

[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.

[Melody Mason 🧡 @MsMMason]

These wonderful children now have a hopeful future in the UK. You are so welcome here. Thinking of those @BritishCouncil Afghan teachers and their children still waiting to arrive and those still in hiding. You are not forgotten! #AtRiskTeachers @FCDOGovUK @David_Cameron

[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]

@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 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]

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]

'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]

Sayed is very relieved to have finally reached the UK, after a 2 year struggle to get to safety. He taught English & UK values for the @BritishCouncil in Afghanistan, & has suffered greatly since the Taliban took power. At last he is safe in the UK. @RishiSunak #AtRiskTeachers

[Joe Seaton @AtRiskTeachers]

While some @BritishCouncil teachers have at last been relocated to 🇬🇧, many more remain stuck in hiding in Afghanistan or in hotels in Pakistan. They've been waiting for well over 2 years now. @GOVUK needs to finish the job & get the teachers to safety @FCDOGovUK #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

[Joe Seaton @AtRiskTeachers]

While its great to hear that some Afghan @BritishCouncil teachers are now safely in 🇬🇧, others remain in hiding in 🇦🇫, or stuck in hotels in 🇵🇰. 'Shabana' has been hiding with her 3 children for well over 2 years now. It's time to get her to safety. @RishiSunak #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

[Melody Mason 🧡 @MsMMason]

Critical that those @BritishCouncil #AtRiskTeachers still waiting in Pakistan and in hiding in Afghanistan are not forgotten as they see these pictures. Many have been living in very difficult circumstances for over 2 years for the same opportunities.

[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]

Thanks to Baroness Smith & @LPNorthover for reminding @GOVUK of the urgent need to relocate our former Afghan allies. Afghan @BritishCouncil teachers remain in hiding in Afghanistan & Pakistan. @RishiSunak, please can you address this issue. @EwartBiggs @FCDOGovUK #AtRiskTeachers

[Joe Seaton @AtRiskTeachers]

While some Afghan @BritishCouncil teachers have at last been relocated to the UK, many more remain in hiding in Afghanistan, or stuck in hotels in Pakistan. Let's get them to safety. @FCDOGovUK @RishiSunak @EwartBiggs #AtRiskTeachers

[Joe Seaton @AtRiskTeachers]

"Why would you forego a legal safe route?" Our Afghan allies have been waiting to be relocated for well over 2 years & are still in danger. Would it really be surprising if they gave up on the 'safe & legal routes', as #ACRS & #ARAP have been so slow & dysfunctional? @amgsharpe