#afghan-special-forces

#afghan-special-forces

Labour has called on the British government to update MPs on the situation of Afghan special forces soldiers who fought with the British army and were abandoned by the government.

Around 400 soldiers from two specialist units will have their settlement applications reviewed, allowing them to bring their families to the UK if successful. [ more ]

The UK has abandoned Afghan special forces units who served alongside British troops and refused to provide them with sanctuary in the UK.

The Afghan commandos were previously paid directly by the UK government. [ more ]

A majority of voters believe Afghan special forces unit members should be given sanctuary in the UK.

The UK government has been criticized for not including these soldiers in resettlement programs. [ more ]