Taliban renews allegations of war crimes against Prince Harry

The Taliban has renewed allegations against Prince Harry, claiming he committed ‘crimes against humanity’ during his military service in Afghanistan. According to journalist Benjamin Butterworth, a Taliban spokesman stated that the individuals killed during the Duke of Sussex’s deployment were ‘freedom fighters’ and ‘heroes’ who should be held accountable.

The claims stem from Harry’s 2023 memoir, ‘Spare’, in which he detailed his service as an Apache helicopter co-pilot gunner and stated he had killed 25 Taliban fighters. The Taliban spokesman reportedly urged human rights activists to ‘take on Prince Harry’ regarding these actions.

While the group is not explicitly calling for violence, the remarks have raised renewed concerns regarding the security requirements for the Duke and his family during their visits to the United Kingdom. The allegations have not been tested in any court, tribunal, or official investigation, and no evidence was provided to support them in the reports.