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SAS soldiers resign over war crime ‘witch hunts’
At least 22 troops have left or sought release as inquiries into Afghanistan and Syria prompt warnings of a wider special forces exodus.
- 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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