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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Martina Bet

SAS killing claims will be fully investigated if new evidence shared – minister

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The allegations that SAS troops killed detainees in Afghanistan will not be “buried” and will be “investigated fully” if the new evidence is handed over by the BBC, a defence minister has said.

Responding to an urgent question in the Commons on new allegations concerning British Special Forces in Afghanistan, James Heappey said the Ministry of Defence (MoD) would not “rule out” any kind of investigation into the claims.

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