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UK Special Forces Accused of Extrajudicial Killings in Afghanistan

  • UK special forces are accused of extrajudicial killings in Afghanistan, with soldiers testifying about concerns over operations that resulted in civilian deaths, including minors, during raids against suspected Taliban insurgents.
  • The independent inquiry, ordered by Britain's Ministry of Defence, is investigating allegations of unlawful killings and whether previous military police investigations were conducted properly.
  • One witness, known as N1799, reported that during operations, 'all fighting age males are killed' regardless of their threat level, indicating potential executions of unarmed individuals.
  • Afghan families and witnesses claim a 'campaign of murder' against civilians occurred, while concerns were raised about the treatment of Afghan partners by UK special forces.
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