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KABUL – A former member of the UK’s elite Special Boat Service (SBS) has revealed shocking allegations about the conduct of Special Air Service (SAS) forces in Afghanistan, claiming Afghan civilians were indiscriminately killed under an unofficial directive to “kill all males on target.” The accusations form part of a public inquiry into the deaths of up to 80 Afghan civilians during SAS operations between 2010 and 2013.
The whistleblower, identified only as N1799 to protect his identity, testified in 2011 about disturbing practices he encountered while serving alongside the SAS. He described a conversation with a SAS operative, referred to as N1201, who recounted incidents where “a pillow had been put over the head of someone before they had been killed with a pistol.”
N1799 expressed horror at the methods used and the age of some victims, stating that SAS personnel dismissively referred to the killings as “flat packing.” He raised his concerns with superiors but suggested these practices went unchecked.
The inquiry has heard testimony from multiple soldiers and commanders, and N1799’s statements were partially released on Wednesday. Some evidence remains classified for national security reasons.
These revelations come amid broader investigations into alleged misconduct by UK special forces, including the SAS and SBS, during covert operations in Afghanistan, Libya, and Syria. They cast a harsh spotlight on the conduct of Britain’s elite military units and raise questions about accountability and oversight.
