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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Ben Quinn

General accused of failing to report SAS war crimes evidence is made navy chief

Gen Sir Gwyn Jenkins.
Gen Sir Gwyn Jenkins has been appointed First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff. Photograph: Ministry of Defence/PA

A general accused of failing to report evidence of war crimes committed by the SAS in Afghanistan has been appointed as the new head of the Royal Navy.

Gen Sir Gwyn Jenkins – the first Royal Marine to become First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff – replaces Adm Sir Ben Key, who was removed last week while under investigation over allegations of misconduct.

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