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Arrest Warrant Issued for British Soldier in Kenyan Woman's Murder

A British soldier faces an arrest warrant in Kenya for the murder of Agnes Wanjiru, a case highlighting alleged misconduct within British forces in Kenya and prompting calls for accountability.

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Soldier F Trial Begins for Bloody Sunday Killings

In Belfast, the trial of Soldier F, a former British paratrooper, commenced on Monday for the murders of James Wray and William McKinney, and the attempted murders of several others, during Bloody Sunday in 1972.

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Britain to Pay Millions in Wildfire Lawsuit Settlement, Sparking Controversy in Kenya

Britain will pay £2.9 million to Kenyans following a court ruling that ended the U.K.'s immunity from Kenyan civil suits for a 2021 wildfire caused by British soldiers, which killed one person, caused extensive damage to over 12,000 acres, and injured many more, but the payout is significantly less ...

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British Soldiers Continue Transactional Sex in Kenya Despite Ban

A British Army inquiry found that despite a ban, British soldiers in Kenya continued engaging in transactional sex at a low to moderate level (35 suspected instances between October 2022-March 2023), nine of which occurred after anti-exploitation training. This follows the unsolved 2012 murder of Ag...

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British Commandos Accused of Routine War Crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan

A BBC Panorama investigation reveals that former British commandos allege their colleagues routinely executed bound prisoners and unarmed civilians in Iraq and Afghanistan, with some superiors potentially aware and providing guidance on covering up the incidents.

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Kosovo Peacekeeping Experience Could Inform Ukraine Plan

The British Army's 44 peacekeepers in Kosovo, part of a 4,686-strong NATO force, are gaining valuable experience in community engagement and drone reconnaissance, potentially applicable to future Ukraine peacekeeping operations.

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Soldier F Trial Begins for Bloody Sunday Killings

In Belfast, the trial of Soldier F, a British ex-paratrooper, began on Monday for the 1972 Bloody Sunday killings where he is accused of murdering two and attempting to murder five others during a protest.

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SAS Rogue Heroes Returns for a Third Season

Filming has begun on the third season of the hit BBC drama SAS Rogue Heroes, set in France during the summer of 1944, following the exploits of the British SAS.

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British Soldiers in Kenya Continue Paying for Sex Despite Ban

A British Army investigation in Kenya found that despite a ban, soldiers continued paying for sex; 35 cases were suspected between October 2022 and March 2023. New measures are being introduced to prevent sexual exploitation.

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British Soldier Arrested in Kenya on Rape Charge Amidst Ongoing Murder Investigation

A British service member was arrested in Kenya for rape near a British Army training camp; this follows the Defence Secretary's visit regarding the unsolved 2012 murder of Agnes Wanjiru, allegedly by a British soldier, prompting a service inquiry into sexual exploitation and abuse allegations among ...

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UK Special Forces Alleged War Crimes in Afghanistan and Iraq

Former UK special forces soldiers allege war crimes, including unlawful killings of civilians and detainees, in Afghanistan and Iraq, between 2010 and 2013, with over 30 witnesses providing testimony and video evidence to the BBC's Panorama program, implicating senior commanders and potentially poli...

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Army's mishandling of sexual assault contributed to soldier's suicide

A British Army coroner's inquest determined that the army's mishandling of a sexual assault complaint against a superior officer, and subsequent harassment from a line manager, contributed to the suicide of 19-year-old Gunner Jaysley Beck, who was found hanged in her barracks on December 15, 2021.

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