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UK SAS soldiers resign over prosecution fears

British special forces soldiers from the 22 SAS regiment are reportedly resigning in large numbers over fears of being prosecuted for human rights violations.

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British special forces soldiers from the elite 22 SAS regiment are reportedly resigning in large numbers due to fears of prosecution for human rights violations. The Telegraph reports that this trend follows recent legal pursuits of former soldiers on such grounds. The resignations could impact the UK's special operations capabilities and reflect broader tensions over military accountability. The Ministry of Defence has not yet commented on the situation.
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