An inquiry into British special forces' actions during the Afghanistan conflict has revealed serious allegations of war crimes, showing a disturbing culture that prioritizes body counts over accountability.
UK Special Forces Accused of War Crimes in Afghanistan: Inquiry Uncovers Disturbing Evidence
UK Special Forces Accused of War Crimes in Afghanistan: Inquiry Uncovers Disturbing Evidence
An inquiry reveals alarming accounts of British soldiers using excessive force and operating with impunity in Afghanistan.
The testimony released from the investigation highlights allegations of extreme tactics employed by British soldiers, such as killing unarmed individuals and executing target protocols that disregard civilian safety. The inquiry was launched by the British Ministry of Defense in 2022 to examine accusations of war crimes by armed forces in Afghanistan between 2010 and 2013, with particular focus on the special forces' operations.
The evidence compiled, which includes emails, letters, and witness testimonies, depicts an elite military unit seemingly unrestrained by rules of engagement. An anonymous soldier described a troubling culture within the forces, stating that troops operated with “a golden pass allowing them to get away with murder.” This sentiment was reinforced through accounts suggesting that entire classifications, such as “all fighting-age males,” were considered valid targets regardless of actual threat levels.
Officer testimonies from 2011 describe horrifying methods such as shooting a restrained man. A long exchange of heavily redacted documents shows a systematic approach that prioritized kill counts over the ethical treatment of individuals, with identities concealed to protect informants amidst the ongoing sensitivity of the conflict. As the inquiry continues to unravel past abuses, questions remain regarding accountability and transparency within the ranks of Britain’s elite military units.
The evidence compiled, which includes emails, letters, and witness testimonies, depicts an elite military unit seemingly unrestrained by rules of engagement. An anonymous soldier described a troubling culture within the forces, stating that troops operated with “a golden pass allowing them to get away with murder.” This sentiment was reinforced through accounts suggesting that entire classifications, such as “all fighting-age males,” were considered valid targets regardless of actual threat levels.
Officer testimonies from 2011 describe horrifying methods such as shooting a restrained man. A long exchange of heavily redacted documents shows a systematic approach that prioritized kill counts over the ethical treatment of individuals, with identities concealed to protect informants amidst the ongoing sensitivity of the conflict. As the inquiry continues to unravel past abuses, questions remain regarding accountability and transparency within the ranks of Britain’s elite military units.
