2 years, 9 months ago

BBC accused of putting British troops at risk after questions on executions in SAS documentary

It's been alleged it was covered up by commanders and it cannot be denied It's been alleged it was covered up by commanders and it cannot be denied are of Taliban suspects executed in 2010 and 2011 are of Taliban suspects executed in 2010 and 2011 The Ministry of Defence has claimed the BBC has put troops at risk 'in the field and reputationally', following its new 'death squads' documentary about the SAS in Afghanistan. Swoop: Previously released footage of an Australian special forces soldier holding a suspect at gunpoint in Afghanistan, as part of an investigation into war crimes in Australia One SAS soldier said the truth will ‘rock everything’. Another said: ‘It came down to one or two loose cannons.’ SAS sources also suggested residual guilt over these practices is causing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and alcoholism among those who took part. Last night the Ministry of Defence said it was open to considering ‘any new evidence’ without obstruction despite officials insisting previous independent investigations into allegations had found ‘insufficient evidence to prosecute’.

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