British Army
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Afghanistan
UK Afghanistan War-Crimes Inquiry Costs Government £58 Million
DID Press: An independent inquiry into allegations of unlawful killings by British special forces in Afghanistan has cost the UK government £58 million so far, according to figures reported by the BBC. The inquiry is examining allegations concerning operations by…
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Afghanistan
Former UK Personnel Break Silence on Alleged War Crimes in Afghanistan
DID Press: Two British witnesses have told the UK’s public inquiry into alleged misconduct by British special forces in Afghanistan that Afghan civilians were unlawfully killed and detainees mistreated during military operations, expressing regret for remaining silent for years about…
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Afghan military
UK MP Calls for Recruitment of Former Afghan Forces into British Army
DID Press: Tom Tugendhat, UK’s former security minister and a member of Parliament, has called for former Afghan military and security personnel now living in Britain to be allowed to join the British Army, arguing that their skills and experience…
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