British commander in Afghanistan quits

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LONDON — A British newspaper says the commander of the Special Air
Service in Afghanistan has resigned over the poor standard of
equipment given to troops.

The Daily Telegraph reported Saturday that Maj. Sebastian Morley has
quit over what he claims is chronic under investment in armoured
vehicles.

It said he blames poor equipment for the deaths of at least four of
his troops.

The newspaper quoted a resignation letter in which Morley attacked
the use of lightly armoured Land Rover vehicles, which are regarded
as vulnerable to roadside bombs.

The Defence Ministry confirmed Morley's resignation, but declined to
comment on his allegations.

The ministry says it is spending 700 million pounds, or $1.35 billion
Cdn, on new armoured vehicles.

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