New book claims John Key gave green light to deadly SAS raid in AfghanistanBreakfast Author Nicky Hager hits back at a Defence Force statement that "allegations of civilian casualties were unfounded". ROSS GIBLIN/FAIRFAX NZ Nicky Hager and Jon Stephenson talk about their book Hit & Run alleging New Zealand SAS soldiers were involved in a raid on an Afghanistan village where six civillians died. MORNING REPORT/RNZ Journalist Nicky Hager says it is beyond belief government officials deny New Zealand SAS troops were involved in civilian deaths during a botched raid in Afghanistan in 2010. Former Prime Minister John Key said: "I am proud of the work the SAS did, and the support they provided in Afghanistan." NZDF RESPONSE IN FULL"The New Zealand Defence Force stands by the statement it made dated 20 April 2011.

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