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Admiral William McRaven, Former Commander of US Special Forces
Zeinab Badawi talks to Admiral William McRaven, former commander of US special forces who prepared the mission that killed Osama Bin Laden five years ago.
Zeinab Badawi talks to Admiral William McRaven, former commander of US special forces who prepared the mission that killed Osama Bin Laden five years ago. Western governments send special forces into conflict zones yet still insist they're not committing 'boots on the ground". President Obama has just committed to sending many more US special forces into Syria. What is their role, and do they operate under different rules from conventional forces?
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Mon 23 May 201623:30GMT
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Zeinab Badawi |
| Interviewed Guest | William McRaven |
Broadcasts
- Mon 23 May 201603:30GMTBBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only
- Mon 23 May 201619:30GMTBBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only
- Mon 23 May 201623:30GMTBBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only