In the United Kingdom, a significant number of soldiers from the elite Special Air Service (SAS) are resigning due to mounting concerns about potential prosecution stemming from human rights investigations. These inquiries scrutinize alleged war crimes committed during operations in Afghanistan from 2010 to 2013, as well as missions conducted in Syria and Northern Ireland. Reports indicate that this trend of resignations is primarily among members of 22 SAS, the British Army's special forces unit, with at least two squadrons, D and G, affected. The precise number of departures has not been disclosed, but insiders have noted a notable decline in morale within the regiment. The concerns arise from a public inquiry examining claims that British troops engaged in extrajudicial killings during night raids, including the shooting of detainees and unarmed civilians. Allegations extend to the falsification of evidence and failures by senior officers to investigate or conceal wrongdoing, further intensifying the fears among serving personnel. A memo shared with the SAS and Special Reconnaissance Regiment associations revealed that 242 special forces troops, including 120 who are currently active, are being pursued by lawyers as part of human rights inquiries. Such investigations have led to a pervasive atmosphere of uncertainty and agitation among the troops, as they navigate the potential legal ramifications of their actions during combat operations. Quotes from various insiders reflect a growing trepidation regarding the repercussions of their military service, with one individual stating that “morale is s**t at the moment.” Another source pointed to “considerable disquiet” in light of the allegations and the ongoing investigations. In December, a public inquiry revealed that the director of UK Special Forces had allegedly made a “conscious decision” to cover up possible war crimes related to operations in Afghanistan. Testimonies in the inquiry have detailed disturbing incidents, including reports of British special forces firing into a mosquito net and later discovering women and children at the site. A Royal Military Police investigation into these alleged unlawful killings suffered from delays and insufficient resources, undermining the inquiry's effectiveness. As the investigation continued, criticism mounted regarding Operation Northmoor, the primary investigation, which only launched in March 2014 despite earlier concerns, culminating in its closure in July 2019 in what many considered an inappropriate decision.