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UK special forces need greater scrutiny after unlawful killings claims, MPs warn

A parliamentary committee should be set up to scrutinise actions of the special forces, report says

The Independent UK

Meghalaya: India-US Joint Exercise Vajra Prahar commences in Umroi

The 14th edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise "Vajra Prahar 2023" commenced at the Joint Training Node, Umroi, on Tuesday, informed the Ministry of Defence. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Joint exercise of Indian, U.S. special forces begins in Meghalaya

India-US joint exercise 'Vajra Prahar 2023' begins in Meghalaya. Exercise aims to share best practices in mission planning, operational tactics. US contingent from 1st Special Forces Group, Indian Army led by Eastern Command. Exercise includes combat free-fall, water-borne insertion, precision engagement, air-controlling of aircraft.

The Hindu

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Australian military whistleblower pleads guilty over Afghan Files leak

David McBride claimed leak of classified material detailing alleged war crimes in Afghanistan was in public interest

The Guardian - AU

Kerala Police engage suspected Maoists in gun battle in rural Kannur

Thunderbolts special forces team seized 3 guns from suspected Maoists in Kannur firefight. No casualties/injuries reported, but police searching hospitals/clinics & inspecting vehicles. Earlier, police engaged Maoists in Wayanad, arresting 2 & seizing AK-47 & 2 shotguns. Suspected Maoists escaped.

The Hindu

Government criticised over ‘shameful saga’ of Afghan special forces abandoned by UK

Exclusive: Labour writes letter to defence secretary Grant Shapps over concerns about Afghan schemes

The Independent UK

As Celebrity SAS ends, what has Matt Hancock learned? That's right, absolutely nothing

The former Health Secretary was looking to upset the odds and win the fifth series of Channel 4's gruelling special forces show

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Afghan commando who served with British tortured by Taliban for 13 days after being abandoned by UK

Rejected the help he was promised by the UK, Rahmatullah describes how he was kidnapped, subjected to water torture and beaten for 13 days by the Taliban

The Independent UK

Murdered, tortured or in hiding from the Taliban: The special forces abandoned by Britain

A major joint investigation has uncovered shocking evidence that Afghan soldiers who were trained, paid and worked ‘shoulder-to-shoulder’ with UK forces have been denied relocation to Britain and left to face torture and death

The Independent UK

In a first, Army gets vertical wind tunnel to train special forces

Army’s Special Forces Training School at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh have got the Army’s first Vertical Wind Tunnel.

The Hindu

Special forces killings probe ‘will be emotive and uncomfortable’

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said it is ‘right’ that unlawful activity is investigated.

The Independent UK

Killing civilians in Afghanistan would increase weight of enemy – defence chief

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin was called to give evidence as part of the inquiry into alleged unlawful special forces killings.

The Independent UK

'Operation Dragonfly': Ukraine ‘destroys nine Russian helicopters in successful airstrike’

Dozens of Russian military troops were injured in the attack, the Ukrainian special forces said

Evening Standard

Flight diverted after adult nappy in plane toilet mistaken for a bomb

‘The Special Forces units activated the emergency protocol, and verified it turned out to be a disposable adult diaper,’ said Panama police

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SAS had ‘gone too far’ in Afghanistan, inquiry into claims of unlawful killings told

Memo by military police chief said there was ‘no shortage of detractors’ in Whitehall of elite unit’s conduct

The Independent UK

Special forces conducted campaign of murder against Afghan civilians, probe told

Afghan families believe their efforts to seek the truth have been hampered by the Ministry of Defence’s ‘culture of secrecy’.

The Independent UK

Royal Military Police told to ‘take no action’ over special forces data deletion

Counsel to the inquiry, Oliver Glasgow KC, concluded his opening submissions on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

UK special forces shot nine men ‘most likely while asleep’, Afghanistan probe told

Afghan partner units ‘refused to serve with UK special forces due to their behaviour’

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The Independent UK

The seven key night raids at the centre of the Afghanistan inquiry

UK special forces have been accused of killing ‘innocent civilians’ during the conflict.

The Independent UK

Afghanistan inquiry: Why was it commissioned and what will it involve?

The inquiry, which will look at alleged unlawful killings by UK special forces, began on Monday.

The Independent UK

Special forces officers concerned over ‘questionable’ behaviour in ‘massacres’

Counsel to the inquiry Oliver Glasgow KC delivered his opening submissions at the Royal Courts of Justice on Monday.

The Independent UK

Special forces had policy of killing fighting-age males, Afghanistan probe told

Afghan partner units allegedly refused to serve with UK special forces due to their behaviour, the inquiry was told.

The Independent UK

Israel declares war on Hamas: Bloodshed is the only thing we can be sure of next

Facing the severest security crisis in decades, Benjamin Netanyahu will have to deal with a push for an all-out ground war from hardliners in his coalition government, writes Kim Sengupta. But it is unclear where that would lead beyond terrible loss of life

The Independent UK

Afghan families call for inquiry into ‘unlawful killings’ by British special forces

Substantive hearings in independent inquiry relating to Afghanistan due to begin on Monday

The Independent UK

Families urge inquiry to provide ‘truth’ about British special forces killings

The substantive hearings in the independent inquiry relating to Afghanistan are due to begin on Monday.

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