Afghan Unlawful Killings inquiry

The Afghan Unlawful Killing inquiry is a British public inquiry into extrajudicial killings that took place in Afghanistan between 2010 and 2013, during War in Afghanistan (2001–2021).[1]

History

The UK Government's plan to hold the inquiry was initially announced by Defence Sec Ben Wallace in December 2022.[2] It follows a BBC Panorama investigation that reported that British special forces killed 54[3] Afghan detainees during their tours of Afghanistan.[4]

Charles Haddon-Cave in 2021

The inquiry was launched on March 22, 2023 and is chaired by judge Charles Haddon-Cave.[1]

Process

The inquiry will focus on night-time raids, known as Deliberate Detention Operations, including the 2012 Shesh Aba raid. The inquiry will also focused on alleged cover-ups of the fatal incidents.[5]

Law firm Leigh Day represents families of the bereaved.[1] Judge Hasson-Cave has the authority to compel witnesses to testify.[3]

See also

References
  1. "UK opens inquiry into unlawful killing claims in Afghanistan". Associated Press. 2023-03-22. Archived from the original on 2023-03-27. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  2. "UK launches probe into claims its troops killed Afghan civilians". Al Jazeera. Archived from the original on 2023-03-27. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  3. Holden, Michael (2023-03-22). "UK inquiry vows to get to bottom of Afghan extra-judicial killings' allegations". Reuters. Archived from the original on 2023-03-23. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  4. "Report: UK soldiers killed dozens of Afghan detainees". AP NEWS. 2022-07-12. Archived from the original on 2022-09-29. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  5. "Afghan unlawful killings inquiry 'critical to restoring reputation of armed forces'". BBC News. 2023-03-22. Archived from the original on 2023-03-27. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
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