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UK Rejects 2,000 Asylum Requests from Afghan Commandos

2/17/2025

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UK Special Forces turned down more than 2,000 asylum requests from Afghan commandos, known as the Triples, who bravely fought alongside British troops against the Taliban. The Ministry of Defence's confirmation of these rejections comes as investigations into potential UK war crimes unfold, leaving many former commandos in perilous hiding from their vengeful foes.

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UK Special Forces turned down more than 2,000 asylum requests from Afghan commandos, known as the Triples, who bravely fought alongside British troops against the Taliban. The Ministry of Defence's confirmation of these rejections comes as investigations into potential UK war crimes unfold, leaving many former commandos in perilous hiding from their vengeful foes.