The Story The Sunday Edition: The SAS murders and the conspiracy to cover them up - Part 2
Jan 12, 2025
In this gripping discussion, Jonathan Calvert and George Arbuthnott from The Sunday Times delve into the dark world of SAS misconduct in Afghanistan. They reveal shocking insights from over 6,000 secret documents, highlighting the chilling actions of a rogue SAS unit involved in civilian murders. The investigation faced relentless obstruction, with vital evidence disappearing and whistleblowers stymied. The guests emphasize the urgent need for military accountability and the frustrating quest for justice by victims' families amid a culture of cover-ups.
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The Killing of a Family
- In 2012, after a change in leadership within special forces, an incident occurred where a mother and father were killed while sleeping outside their home.
- Their two young children, aged one and three, were also shot but survived.
RMP Investigation Findings
- Despite setbacks, the Royal Military Police found enough evidence to charge the SAS soldier with murder.
- They also wanted action against a senior officer and the SAS commander, but the Service Prosecution Authority didn't proceed due to insufficient evidence.
Saifullah Yar and Mohamed Bang Case
- In October 2014, law firm Lee Day presented the RMP with a case of suspicious murders involving Saifullah Yar and Mohamed Bang's family members.
- The SAS claimed self-defense, but the circumstances, including victims being plastic-cuffed, raised doubts.