Posted on Nov 18, 2020
Australian elite soldiers killed Afghan civilians, report finds
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There is "credible evidence" that Australian special forces unlawfully killed 39 people during the Afghan conflict, a long-awaited report has found.
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has released findings from a four-year inquiry into misconduct by its forces.
The inquiry investigated 57 incidents and heard from more than 300 witnesses.
It had uncovered a "shameful record" of a "warrior culture" by some soldiers, ADF chief General Angus Campbell said.
Nineteen current or former soldiers should be investigated by police over the killings of "prisoners, farmers or civilians" between 2009 and 2013, the report found.
Afghanistan said it had been assured by Australia that it was committed to "ensuring justice".
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has released findings from a four-year inquiry into misconduct by its forces.
The inquiry investigated 57 incidents and heard from more than 300 witnesses.
It had uncovered a "shameful record" of a "warrior culture" by some soldiers, ADF chief General Angus Campbell said.
Nineteen current or former soldiers should be investigated by police over the killings of "prisoners, farmers or civilians" between 2009 and 2013, the report found.
Afghanistan said it had been assured by Australia that it was committed to "ensuring justice".
Australian elite soldiers killed Afghan civilians, report finds
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel My understanding is the Australian SF developed a ‘reputation’ in Vietnam. Former RPer, @1LT Sandy Annala could tell us more. She ‘knew’ Australians in Nam.
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