Britain Denied Relocation to Afghan Special Forces, Observer Reports

Thousands of Afghan special forces trained by Britain face relocation refusal after Kabul’s fall, despite years fighting alongside UK troops in conflict.

The Observer reports that thousands of Afghan special forces known as the “Triples,” trained and supported by Britain, were denied relocation to the UK after Afghanistan’s collapse.

These forces, including Units 333 and 444, fought alongside British special forces for years, carrying out high-risk operations across Afghanistan.

After the Taliban takeover, Britain launched the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP), yet more than 2,000 applications from these commandos were initially rejected.

According to the report, a single British special forces officer rejected over 1,500 applications, effectively leaving relocation decisions in the hands of military units.

Following reviews, more than 30 percent of rejected cases have since been overturned, with further reassessments expected in coming months.

Many members of these Afghan units took part in joint night raids and counterterrorism missions, and some may now be potential witnesses in ongoing UK investigations into alleged wartime conduct.

Critics say many former commandos remain in Afghanistan or neighboring Pakistan, facing serious threats while awaiting decisions on their relocation cases.

Observers say Britain faces mounting pressure to address what critics call a moral obligation to former Afghan partners and ensure transparency in handling relocation requests.

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