Inquiry to probe allegations of unlawful killings by British soldiers in Afghanistan and 'cover-up'

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'I'm sorry we never had a full inquiry into the war in Afghanistan' Tobias Ellwood throws his support behind a top-level inquiry looking into allegations of unlawful killings by British soldiers. More here: 📺 Sky 501 Freeview 233 and YouTube

Afghan families say the inquiry is overdue, while veterans' affairs minster Johnny Mercer insists he remains"intensely proud of our service in Afghanistan".Allegations of unlawful killings by British soldiers in Afghanistan and a 'cover-up' are to be the subject of a top-level inquiry.

The families of eight people, including three young boys, who it is alleged were murdered by UK Special Forces in two separate incidents during night raids inThe probe will be chaired by Lord Justice Haddon-Cave, who is stepping down from his role as senior presiding judge for England and Wales to focus on the task.

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