The leader of British special forces in Afghanistan resigned. The official reason was “personal”, but he said in his letter that “chronic underinvestment” in military equipment led to the deaths of four British soldiers in Afghanistan.
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Why is this important? British forces have a large role in Afghanistan, and if their leader is unhappy with their equipment, then it may signal serious problems ahead.
Who is involved? Major Sebastian Morley, head of Britain’s SAS forces in Afghanistan. “Whitehall” is the center of the British government–somewhat equivalent to refer to “The Beltway” in the US.
Where is this happening? Major Morley was head of SAS in Afghanistan, which is between Pakistan and Iran. Britain is one of the NATO countries fighting in Afghanistan.
What can you do? Citizens from the US, the UK, France, and other NATO countries can write to their political leaders and ask them why troops are not properly equipped in Afghanistan. Ending the war in Afghanistan would also make this a moot issue: support efforts to bring peace to Afghanistan and the region.
