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SAS Resignations Rise Amid Legal Probes Into Afghanistan and Syria: Report
At least 242 special forces troops are facing legal inquiries costing £1 million a month, and veterans say the pressure is driving resignations.
- Soldiers from the 22 Special Air Service Regiment are resigning in large numbers due to fears of 'witch hunts' by human rights lawyers investigating alleged war crimes in Afghanistan and Syria.
- The resignations include senior warrant officers, regarded as the regiment's backbone, with at least two squadrons, D and G, affected and causing significant morale problems within the unit.
- Military leaders warn that these legal investigations and pressures risk undermining soldiers' confidence in the legal system and national security.
- The Ministry of Defence says the Government is committed to protecting honourable service members, while critics argue some laws are being misapplied in combat zones.
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The Telegraph reports that soldiers from the British Army's Special Operations Unit (SAS) are leaving the service amid human rights investigations. According to sources, the soldiers are unhappy with the investigation into military operations related to Afghanistan and Syria.
·Estonia
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SAS troops quitting in ‘significant numbers’ over legal 'witch hunts' as former commander warns UK security at risk
Britain’s elite special forces capability is being put at risk as experienced SAS soldiers quit over fears of legal “witch hunts”, a former commanding officer has warned.
·London, United Kingdom
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