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The SAS murders and the conspiracy to cover them up - Part 2
May 8, 2024
Investigative journalist Jonathan Calvert discusses military and government cover-ups in the Afghan conflict, including obstruction of justice. The podcast reveals shocking details of SAS atrocities, challenges faced by investigators, political pressure, and escalating cover-up concerns. It delves into the struggles of obtaining evidence, leadership changes, and the abrupt closure of the investigation without charges, raising questions about integrity and accountability.
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- The podcast exposes a military and government cover-up of civilian murders in Afghanistan, highlighting obstruction of justice.
- Senior military officers faced pressure to shift focus onto junior soldiers while the SAS impeded investigations and destroyed evidence.
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History of Scandal and Cover-up by Elite SAS Unit in Afghanistan
The podcast delves into a shocking scandal involving a rogue unit of the SAS in Afghanistan, accused of murdering innocent civilians. The story highlights a subsequent cover-up within the military and government. Despite senior officers expressing concerns about war crimes, the unit conducted its own internal inquiries, burying vital evidence in safes and overlooking confessions detailing barbaric acts.
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