# UK inquiry into alleged Afghan war crimes faces delay after 97 million new documents found

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- Reuters, 2026-09-22 16:40 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-inquiry-into-alleged-afghan-war-crimes-faces-delay-after-millions-new-2026-09-22/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ab2af6cf43c0f0001de9025

> Britain's Ministry of Defence has uncovered 97 million new documents, some of which may be relevant to a public inquiry into allegations that British special forces murdered people in Afghanistan. A letter published on Tuesday indicated the discovery could delay the inquiry.