British troops viewed all fighting-age men as targets, a former service member said in his testimony

British commandos had a policy of routinely killing civilians during anti-Taliban raids in Afghanistan, a former soldier has told a public inquiry.

The testimonies of seven soldiers and commanders released on Wednesday are part of an investigation into the conduct of the UK special forces, including the SAS, in Helmand province between 2010 and 2013.

“During these operations it was said that ‘all fighting age males are killed’ on target regardless of the threat they posed, this included those not holding weapons,” a soldier, known only as N1799, told the inquiry.

“It was also indicated that ‘fighting age males’ were being executed on target, inside compounds, using a variety of methods after they had been restrained,” the witness added.

According to N1799, “in one case it was mentioned a pillow was put over the head of an individual before being killed with a pistol.” The witness said he had been “shocked by the age and methods” used to kill Afghans....more below

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