Summary
Sir Gwyn Jenkins, a high-ranking UK military officer, was involved in the rejection of resettlement applications from Afghan commandos who worked with British Special Forces. These rejections occurred while there was an ongoing investigation into alleged war crimes by UK forces in Afghanistan, which some of these Afghan commandos could potentially testify about.
Key Facts
- Gen Sir Gwyn Jenkins led UK Special Forces in Afghanistan during the time of the alleged war crimes.
- He was involved in decisions to reject resettlement applications from Afghan commandos who worked with UK forces.
- The rejections were controversial because the commandos could serve as witnesses in a UK investigation into alleged war crimes.
- Many of these Afghan commandos faced danger from the Taliban after their applications were rejected.
- Ministry of Defence emails suggest that the rejections were directed by an officer appointed by Gen Jenkins.
- The UK’s Special Forces are under inquiry for alleged extrajudicial killings in Afghanistan.
- Hundreds of previously rejected applications have been overturned after a government review.
- The Ministry of Defence states that there is no evidence preventing Afghans from giving evidence to the inquiry.
