The Afghanistan Inquiry hears allegations that British SAS troops abused detainees during operations in Afghanistan, including claims they dropped Afghan prisoners from a forklift “for fun,” according to multiple UK outlets. The reports describe testimony presented to the inquiry and relate the alleged abuse to wider allegations that UK special forces unlawfully killed civilians while conducting raids in Afghanistan between 2010 and 2013.
The inquiry also hears claims that a soldier who raised concerns about killings connected to a special forces raid involving three farmers was branded a “Taliban-loving apologist,” with one witness describing that criticism as an attempt to discredit questioning of the conduct. Several sources state that the inquiry is examining whether there was wrongdoing, including potential extrajudicial killings and misconduct, and whether any cover-up or obstruction occurred.
While the outlets report on the same central allegations and the inquiry process, they do not provide confirmed findings in these accounts, presenting the claims as evidence discussed during the inquiry’s proceedings.
