They fought with Britain and US in Afghanistan – now Taliban is taking its revenge

They fought with Britain and US in Afghanistan – now Taliban are taking their revenge

After the Taliban takeover of Kabul in 2021, Britain pledged sanctuary to Afghans who faced reprisals for working with UK forces – but thousands are still waiting. Now, as Britain drags its heels, we have verified the killings of more than 100 ex-Afghan forces in the country since 2023 – with one executed in front of his children. Holly Bancroft, Jessica Purkiss, Fahim Abed and May Bulman report

They fought with Britain and US in Afghanistan – now Taliban is taking its revenge

After the Taliban takeover of Kabul in 2021, Britain pledged sanctuary to Afghans who faced reprisals for working with UK forces – but thousands are still waiting. Now, as Britain drags its heels, we have verified the killings of more than 100 ex-Afghan forces in the country since 2023 – with one executed in front of his children. Holly Bancroft, Jessica Purkiss, Fahim Abed and May Bulman report