Discovery of 97 million files related to SAS inquiry 'regrettable', MoD says
Summary
The UK Ministry of Defence found 97 million previously undisclosed documents related to an inquiry into alleged war crimes by British special forces in Afghanistan. This large discovery happened more than three years after the inquiry began and raised concerns about the handling of evidence.Key Facts
- The inquiry was set up in 2022 to investigate alleged war crimes by the SAS from 2010 to 2013 during night raids in Afghanistan.
- The Ministry of Defence called the discovery of the documents a "regrettable failure" and apologized for poor communication.
- The documents include thousands of possibly relevant files and photos taken during special forces operations under investigation.
- The inquiry chair, Lord Justice Haddon-Cave, criticized the Ministry of Defence for informing the inquiry team in a casual way.
- Forensic experts are examining photos to check if SAS accounts match the physical evidence seen.
- The inquiry follows BBC reports exposing possible unlawful killings by SAS troops, including children and detainees.
- The Ministry of Defence said it is working hard and spending a lot to review the documents and aims to prevent similar problems in future.
- Families of victims called the late discovery "staggering" and want the full truth about their loved ones’ deaths.
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