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Elite Afghan troops face return to Taliban after UK ‘betrayal’ – BBC Newsnight

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Around 200 members of the Afghan special forces, trained and funded by the UK, face imminent deportation back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, an investigation by BBC Newsnight has found.

The soldiers fled to Pakistan – which now says it will expel Afghan refugees.

One former UK general has called it a “betrayal” and a “disgrace”, and back in 2021 then Prime Minister Boris Johnson told Parliament that the service of these Afghan special forces had been “incredibly important”, adding that the UK would do “whatever we can” to get “safe passage for them”.

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  1. @revivalist355

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    The traitors who allied with the enemy

  2. @EliteExpat

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    Never thought? lol .. need history classes in these regions

  3. @reddisimmo

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    At the very least, send them an a monthly allowance into any country they go into hiding/

  4. @salvatorerispoli3156

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    This comes down to nobody can no we are here bs from so top secret agent shit like the cia they think they are smart but lies ares come out. The people in command are nothing compared to the people that ehere there before them

  5. @VV-hx3hw

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    British are not be trusted, under any circumstances.

  6. @VV-hx3hw

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    Never fight for West ,if your Asia,Black.

  7. @azim09batu

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    Ah the british betrayal, a country that founded by invading other countries and betrayals.

  8. @zacnic8726

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    Politicians will be politicians… They care only about money… It's not just UK, it's every country

  9. @yardy876jam8

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    I don’t understand how they will kick these guys out but allow isis sympathizers to run around and plot terror all over England

  10. @boyulove

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    This is why knowing history is important most of you don’t realise how many times we have taken sides armed and trained soldiers and then abandoned them to turn against us and I don’t see us learning from that mistake any time soon, our political changes at home have huge consequences around the world

  11. @durnham

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    100s of thousands of Illegals being put up in hotels on tax payer money and we cant help 200 lads who risked their life's to fight Islamic extremism.

  12. @ckshanoof7040

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    That's the only best thing the west has done recently. Which they left the traitors of own people to the judiciary of true homeland rulers.
    "“But they plan, and الله plans. And الله is The Best of Planners.""
    – The Holy Quran – Surah Al-Anfal (8:30).

    Indeed God almighty☝🏽is the chief

  13. @mathewtuwei1031

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    What a SHAME

  14. @user-oi8zw1ky4x

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    Haha I am so happy that These Afgans I mean poor guy who helped UK. This is what you get from corrupt people.

  15. @BrownCrayon-gp3bk

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    Lol a don’t know how nations trust the west just read history books they are still the same my G’s

  16. @calledfenrir

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    Well isn't it the fate of traitors? Brits cant think these traitors would not sell their selves again for a better deal again ever against brition. Once a traitor always a traitor.

  17. @Dame102988

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    They claimed they worked with Brits and Americans but speak no English. That’s a red flag right now because all the guys that work for us spoke pretty good English.. we been there 20 years no excuses. Just lies to try and get out

  18. @Dame102988

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    Most of them gave up their weapons without a fight to get a flight to the states. Cowardly if you ask me. And I’m saying this because I’m a soldier that spent 5.5 years of my life there and I was the last there in 2021

  19. @tirkeyz6687

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    When their interest is over they leave. Western nations are very good at it.

  20. @koshurkot3892

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    British were the insurgents
    And these triples were the criminals supporting the occupation
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    Send them home soon

  21. @koshurkot3892

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    Traitors of their country

  22. @PCESHAHID

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    Traitors are the ones who left their country in the first place

  23. @skyxvex366

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    Just sets a image and gives a hell of a message about cooperation and working with them for future encounters

  24. @VictoryorAkhira

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  25. @vinodxxx1581

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    LOL you Afghan bumpkin. What did you expect from a foreign force occupying your country. Don't blame the British now, you are the traitor here for selling out to an occupying force, the British were just being British, seeking their own interests. They are not your mother.

  26. @ImpetusM

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    Blame Biden.

  27. @mayankseth8316

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    U can never trust the British and Germans😢

  28. @90candelarioL

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    The UK and US have closed their doors to diplomacy in the Middle East with these tactics. Politics seems to be a game for people safe at home

  29. @fahadmishu1905

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    The British are the nation who betrayed the Bengalis of Bengal and took away their wealth. They stole the resources of Africa. They operated in Afghanistan for their interests. They use others for them.😂 they lied to you and you guys listend.

  30. @DreX-8810

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    Actually this is not surprising from the Europeans……..look at their history since they came from the caves!

  31. @MiladJP

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    Our translator had been killed while he tried to leave the country with his wife and daughter. Why should they ever trust the West?

  32. @ThrillerBaby150

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    May not have been enough butnthe U.S.A did soo much over seas for anyone too try to negate that it would be absurd and disrespectful towards our fallen warriors

  33. @gudshepherd2282

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    Let me tell you what really happened my friend! A middle aged gru posed as mi6 and armed you boys to the teeth! Opium you say? Bet 5 cf333 was the afgani version of el chapos sicarios contacting as counter insurgency for the real mi6 and once the last plane left the culprits all walked Scott free!

  34. @wouldyouliketomeetkenbamba9495

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    Traitors, look at where all that bootlicking got them to.

  35. @md.masumomarjashim

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    The UK has become a shithole country since the Indians took over it. Same will happen to USA if they allow Ramaswamy to take power. Indians are corrupt through and through when it comes to politics and frankly, quite brain dead.

  36. @michaeljumbaglobal

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    NATO in Afghan was a total failure. It is just a matter of time before what was planted there grows, matures and starts giving fruit*!!

  37. @mrblack299

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    Never trust westerners

  38. @siratal-mustaqim2614

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    Since the occupation forces left finally peace in Afghanistan. These are traitors

  39. @abdihamidmoallim5411

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    Karma is Bit***

    They betrayed their people now they getting betrayed by the colonial ?

    " And never will the Jews or the Christians approve of you until you follow their religion. Say, "Indeed, the guidance of Allah is the [only] guidance." If you were to follow their desires after what has come to you of knowledge, you would have against Allah no protector or helper. " Verse (2:120)

  40. @urchinsify

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    This is what happens when you have politicians making all the decisions and NONE of the fighting.

    If they decide to wage war they should be the ones fighting in it.

  41. @thelanehuntersdevon3955

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    Mohammed. Just head over here. Everyone else does.

  42. @Escape_The_Mundane

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    This is so racist. We will never forget our friends from Afghanistan.

  43. @KeepitUpwatch

    December 25, 2023 at 1:58 pm

    true as hist9ry hoprfuply the afghans will unite.its better to be loyal to ur ntive soil eveyomr shpuld.beagaoms6 drugs amd no imnot rwcist but if thesemen did cri.3s.on tbeinnocent thy shud be punished

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The UAE called the attack “brazen”, adding that an Indian crew member was killed and eight others were injured.

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