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Deny, delete and delay: the secrecy operation inside special forces

Deny, delete and delay: the secrecy operation inside special forces

After allegations emerged of unarmed men and boys being murdered in Afghanistan, the special forces closed ranks when the military police investigated

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Data leak puts spotlight on dark deeds of special forces

Data leak puts spotlight on dark deeds of special forces

MP warns that unit could have its wings clipped after murder allegations


Keep calm – and cover up?

Keep calm – and cover up?

It took 18 months to raise the alarm over a ministry of defence data leak which named 19,000 Afghans and more than 100 members of the special forces and spies. Why did it take so long?


Was MoD acting in the interests of Afghans on leaked list – or covering its own back?

Was MoD acting in the interests of Afghans on leaked list – or covering its own back?

Keeping the most dangerous data leak in British history secret ensured General Sir Gwyn Jenkins was kept out of the firing line


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