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Allegations of War Crimes by UK Special Forces Uncovered

Allegations of War Crimes by UK Special Forces Uncovered

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ThreatCluster •September 25, 2026 at 21:54 UTC
  • •Former UK Special Forces allege systematic war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan.
  • •Eyewitness accounts detail executions of unarmed civilians, including children.
  • •Public inquiry reveals evidence suppression by SAS leadership.

Former UK Special Forces members have disclosed allegations of war crimes, including the murder of unarmed civilians and detainees, during operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Eyewitness accounts describe routine killings, including the execution of children, with claims that these actions were systematic and condoned by leadership. The Ministry of Defence is currently supporting an ongoing public inquiry into these allegations, which span over a decade. A former high-ranking officer testified that evidence of these crimes was suppressed by the leadership of the SAS. The inquiry has revealed that the SAS killed 54 detainees and unarmed men in suspicious circumstances during a six-month tour. The inquiry is examining the failure of senior officials to report these incidents to the Royal Military Police, despite legal obligations. The testimonies have raised serious concerns about the conduct of elite military units and their accountability.

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2022-12-14
SAS raid results in civilian deaths
A BBC Panorama report reveals that 54 detainees and unarmed men were killed by the SAS in suspicious circumstances.
BBC
2026-09-25
Ex-UK Special Forces disclose war crimes
Veterans provide eyewitness accounts of killings by SAS and SBS, including children, during operations.
BBC
2026-09-25
Inquiry hears evidence suppression claims
A former high-ranking officer testifies that SAS leadership suppressed evidence of war crimes since 2011.
BBC

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