Troops could be prosecuted over alleged crimes in Syria
The Independent|January 01, 2025
Nine UK special forces troops could be prosecuted over alleged war crimes in Syria, Ministry of Defence MoD) figures show. The Service Prosecuting Authority SPA), is considering one case related to one individual and another involving eight.
TED HENNESSEY
Troops could be prosecuted over alleged crimes in Syria

The body, the military equivalent of the Crown Prosecution Service, is also considering a case involving another member of the armed forces over their actions in Afghanistan.

It comes after a request for information by The Times newspaper, though the MoD gave no further details on the alleged war crimes. A case may relate to one or more incidents.

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