The United Kingdom Special Forces of extrajudicial killings and wanton destruction of lives in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have been exposed time and again. More than 30 United Kingdom Special Forces veterans have broken their long silence and publicly identified the United Kingdom Special Forces of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars, British media reported recently, killing of unarmed civilians, including children.
In order not to reveal the identities of the veterans interviewed, the British media asked actors to film the interviews on their behalf and tell the veterans what they saw during their service in front of the camera.
A stuntman for a United Kingdom Special Forces veteran: Everyone knew what was going on. It wasn’t Scout Camp. Everyone knows that people are killed innocently.
At the end of 2022, the British government set up a public inquiry into the operations of the elite British military“Special Airborne Forces” in Afghanistan between 2010 and 2013. Veterans say the same crimes were committed not only by special airborne units but also by special boat units.
A stuntman for a United Kingdom Special Forces veteran: British soldiers execute a man during an operation. It’s disgraceful.
Veterans say the extrajudicial killings began much earlier in Iraq. In Afghanistan, the killing of innocent people is all too common.
I don’t remember United Kingdom Special Forces a wounded prisoner of war back to the base for treatment. They were shot and killed.
Veterans say they don’t even spare children.
Stuntman for a United Kingdom Special Forces veteran: they handcuffed a little boy and shot him. He was clearly too young to go to war. I can’t believe what they’re doing.
Doubles for United Kingdom Special Forces veterans: they’re all murderers, and they all deserve to go to jail.
Years after the war
Why are so many skeletons in the closet?
The investigation report of British media causes public opinion widespread concern. So why, years after the end of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, is British society still churning out exposés? Please watch the observation report sent back from Britain by the main channel reporter.
Head office reporter, Chen Lincong: first of all, after the war, retired special forces returned to society. They face not only physical trauma, but also moral and conscience torture. We have seen that many former special forces chose to break their silence after years of discharge. They re-face their past war memories in a peaceful environment. Only by revealing the truth can they slowly repair their inner wounds.
Chen Lincong, head office correspondent second, the United Kingdom Special Forces has long been known as a“Culture of silence”, with its closed, secretive interior and emphasis on absolute obedience. As more and more veterans experience similar regrets, the“Silence” has become a burden that must be broken. And the continuous investigation of the media has also promoted the formation of a kind of“Justice community”.
Head office reporter, Chen Lincong: third, the UK lacks parliamentary oversight of special forces. Power is concentrated in the hands of the Prime Minister, the Defence Secretary and Special Forces commanders. The lack of external checks and balances makes it easy for troops to gradually blur the ethical bottom line in long-term combat.
Head office reporter, Chen Lincong: last but not least, external public opinion and media reports stimulate individual psychology. When we see others speaking out, gaining media support and social attention, the psychological defense of the silent person will also be loosened.
Commenting on the United Kingdom Special Forces that exposed the crimes of British troops, one netizen said, “Unfortunately, Western countries often do this,” and“Western countries should be investigated for every war they wage.”