The arrest of 5 British special forces on charges of war crimes in Syria

Five soldiers of the British Air Service (SAS) were arrested by the military police of this country. They are suspected of committing crimes during the operation in Syria.

This has been reported by the Guardian newspaper, citing sources in the Ministry of Defense.

According to this publication, a representative of the British Ministry of Defense said that he is not going to make a direct statement about this investigation. Nevertheless, according to his claim, the Ministry of Defense takes any accusations of its employees seriously, therefore, if necessary, it will transmit the necessary data to the law enforcement agencies of the country.

British Special Air Service was established during World War II. This institution is known for participating in various operations, including the Korean War and armed conflicts in Northern Ireland, the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Yugoslavia.

Previously, the United Nations recognized the widespread abuse of local residents by military peacekeepers in the conflict zone, where they arrive to protect order. There are known facts from Haiti, Congo, South Sudan, Liberia and other countries where peacekeeping forces were present.