The Sunday Edition: The SAS murders and the conspiracy to cover them up - Part 2
Jan 12, 2025
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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.
The podcast reveals alarming evidence of war crimes by a rogue SAS unit in Afghanistan, highlighting systemic military cover-ups blocking justice.
Investigative efforts into the SAS scandals were obstructed by the deletion of evidence and political pressures, undermining accountability and transparency.
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The Sunday Times’ investigative team, Insight, has combed through 6,000 top secret documents to piece together the story of multiple military and government cover ups into the murder of civilians during the Afghan conflict. Today, in part two, we hear about the methods used to stymie, block and obstruct the course of justice.
This episode was originally published on 10 May 2024.
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Guests:
Jonathan Calvert, Insight investigative team editor, The Sunday Times
George Arbuthnott, Insight investigative team deputy editor, The Sunday Times.