UK Offers Sanctuary to Afghan Special Forces

0:00On March 27, nearly 900 elite Afghan Special Forces soldiers, called the Triples, can now seek sanctuary in the United Kingdom. These fighters risked their lives alongside British troops battling the Taliban. Initially rejected for aid, officials claimed the Triples never worked directly for the UK government, but campaigns by army officers and supporters prove Britain paid them, leading ministers to reverse course. Many triples paid a heavy price, basing Taliban revins like arrests, torture, and murders. Frontline veterans described endless fear and hardship while hiding and waiting for help. In a key announcement to Parliament, 884 decisions were overturned from around 3,300 reviewed. Applications This opens the Afghan relocation assistance policy to them and their families, pending visa checks. The move honors debts to those who fought shoulder-to-shoulder, offering a shot at new lives amid ongoing dangers back home.