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Joel Gunter
Verified
Senior International Reporter, BBC World
London
Beats
Social Security,Federal budget education, inflation deficits, debt economics
women's issues
Content
By Hannah O'Grady Verified, Joel Gunter Verified, Rory Tinman| BBC Verified The Triples - so-called because their designations were CF 333 and ATF 444 - were set up, trained, and paid by UK Special Forces and supported the SAS and SBS on operations in Afghanistan. When the country fell to the Taliban in 2021, they were judged to be in grave danger of reprisal and were entitled to apply for resettlement to the UK. The inquiry has the power to compel witnesses who are in the UK, but not non-UK nationals who are overseas.
By Hannah O'Grady Verified, Joel Gunter Verified, Rory Tinman| Yahoo Verified UK Special Forces command rejected resettlement applications from more than 2,000 Afghan commandos who had shown credible evidence of service in units that fought alongside the SAS and SBS, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed for the first time. UK Special Forces officers appear to have rejected every application from a former Afghan commando referred to them for sponsorship, despite the Afghan units having fought with the British on life-threatening missions against the Taliban.
By Hannah O'Grady Verified, Joel Gunter Verified, Rory Tinman| BBC Verified The Triples - so-called because their designations were CF 333 and ATF 444 - were set up, trained, and paid by UK Special Forces and supported the SAS and SBS on operations in Afghanistan. When the country fell to the Taliban in 2021, they were judged to be in grave danger of reprisal and were entitled to apply for resettlement to the UK. The inquiry has the power to compel witnesses who are in the UK, but not non-UK nationals who are overseas.
Company Info
BBC World
BBC News is the news division of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), established in 1922. It is the largest broadcast news organization in the world, employing around 5,500 journalists and 7,000 staff globally. The organization produces over 120 hours of content daily across radio, television, and digital platforms, with its headquarters located in London and 50 international bureaus staffed by more than 250 foreign correspondents. BBC News provides comprehensive news coverage through its TV channel, regional programs, and specialized services. It delivers news via BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, and local stations, while its digital platforms offer live updates and multimedia content. The division produces flagship news programs, in-depth documentaries, and podcasts, catering to both UK residents and international audiences. Funded primarily by the UK television license fee, BBC News focuses on delivering impartial news without subscription fees for its core services.
London, England, United Kingdom
+44 20 8743 8000
Founded: 1922