Skip to main content
The Morning Star Shop
Special Forces vetoed asylum applications of Afghan commandos, investigation finds
The sign for the Ministry of Defence in London

THE UK Special Forces (UKSF) rejected the resettlement applications of more than 2,000 Afghan commandos who fought alongside British troops against the Taliban, the BBC reported today.

The commandos, known as Triples, were in elite units called CF333 and ATF 444, which were set up and funded by UKSF.

After the Taliban claimed control of Afghanistan in 2021, Triples became eligible for resettlement in Britain.

The 95th Anniversary Appeal
Support the Morning Star
You have reached the free limit.
Subscribe to continue reading.
More from this author
Campaigners outside Leeds Magistrates Court, September 22, 2025
Climate / 24 September 2025
24 September 2025
Britain / 24 September 2025
24 September 2025
Zack Polanski after being announced as the new leader of the Green Party at Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre, London, September 2, 2025
Britain / 22 September 2025
22 September 2025
Similar stories
HISTORY LESSON: Taliban members celebrating on the anniversa
BOOKS / 1 November 2024
1 November 2024
WILL PODMORE recommends a book that spells out the ultimate futility of imperialist wars