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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rosie Shead and Ellie Crabbe

Soldier ‘called Taliban-loving apologist’ after questioning special forces about Afghanistan raid, inquiry hears

Mr Green told the inquiry he called a UK special forces (UKSF) liaison officer over concerns about the killing of the men, which he said had a ‘counterproductive negative effect’ on the aims of the army. - (Ben Birchall/PA)

A soldier who questioned UK special forces after three farmers were killed during an overnight raid in Afghanistan was called a “Taliban-loving apologist”, an inquiry heard.

Christopher Green, who was part of the Army Reserve, served in Afghanistan between January and September 2012.

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