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Concerns Raised by UK Special Forces Soldiers Over Afghan Murders During Raids

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Concerns Raised by UK Special Forces Soldiers Over Afghan Murders During Raids

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  • British soldiers provided evidence to an inquiry regarding **concerns** about the **murder** of innocent Afghans during raids on suspected Taliban.
  • The inquiry came after a **BBC documentary** indicated that SAS members possibly killed 54 individuals in suspicious circumstances.
  • One witness revealed that **'fighting age males'** were allegedly killed on sight, with even reports of children being affected.
  • Another officer expressed disbelief at the **high death tolls** and suggested UKSF1 may have committed **extra-judicial killings**.
  • The inquiry investigates whether these **allegations** of unlawful killings were covered up and if prior military police inquiries were inadequate.

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