"The whistleblower's testimony alleged that commanders at the highest levels knew about suspected executions as early as 2011, but chose to bury the claims rather than report them to military police. The evidence suggests the inaction allowed the killings to continue for at least two more years, raising questions about accountability within one of the world's best training and lethal military units."
"The officer, identified only as N1466 to protect his true identity, was among the most senior figures in UK special forces. He told the inquiry he handed over what he described as explosive evidence pointing to criminal conduct by Special Air Service (SAS) troops operating in the country. N1466 said he first grew concerned in early 2011 after reviewing reports from Afghanistan that showed an alarming pattern."
Senior United Kingdom special forces leaders covered up claims that soldiers unlawfully killed civilians in Afghanistan. Commanders at the highest levels knew about suspected executions as early as 2011 but chose to bury the claims rather than report them to military police. The inaction allowed the killings to continue for at least two more years, raising questions about accountability within elite units. The officer identified as N1466 handed over what he described as explosive evidence pointing to criminal conduct by SAS troops. Reports showed an alarming pattern: in one raid nine Afghan men were killed but only three weapons were recovered, and soldiers reportedly boasted about killing all fighting-age males. Internal tactical reviews were ordered instead of investigations.
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