Brereton Report - Wikipedia
WEBThe Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force Afghanistan Inquiry Report, commonly known as the Brereton Report (after the investigation head), is a report into war crimes committed by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) during the War in Afghanistan between 2005 and 2016.
Australian 'war crimes': Elite troops killed Afghan civilians ... - BBC
WEBNov 19, 2020 · Getty Images. Australia has had forces in Afghanistan since 2002. There is "credible evidence" that Australian elite soldiers unlawfully killed 39 people during the Afghan war, a long-awaited...
Australian 'war crimes': Elite troops killed Afghan civilians, report ...
WEB19 November 2020. Getty Images. Australia has had forces in Afghanistan since 2002. There is "credible evidence" that Australian elite soldiers unlawfully killed 39 people during the Afghan war, a...
What war crimes did Australian soldiers commit in Afghanistan …
WEBNov 19, 2020 · "War crimes" are outlined in section 268 of the Commonwealth Criminal Code. They include offences such as wilful killing, torture, inhumane treatment, wilfully causing suffering, attacking civilians and mutilation. The punishment for such offences range from 17 years jail to imprisonment for life.
Key findings of the Brereton report into allegations of Australian war ...
WEBNov 19, 2020 · The report’s most staggering revelation is that 39 Afghans were allegedly murdered by Australian special forces in 23 incidents. Two more were cruelly treated. The report redacts much detail...
US warned it might suspend ties with Australian special forces over war ...
WEBWed 31 May 2023 08.22 EDT. The United States warned that it may have to suspend cooperation with Australian special forces after the release of a report into alleged war crimes in...
War crimes in Afghanistan: the Brereton Report and the Office of …
WEBKey issue. A 2020 report of the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force found credible information of war crimes committed by the ADF in Afghanistan between 2005 and 2016. The Office of the Special Investigator (OSI) is investigating these accusations. To date, no individuals have been referred for prosecution.
Australian 'war crimes': Troops to be fired over Afghan killings
WEB26 November 2020. Reuters. The report blamed an unchecked "warrior culture" for the crimes. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has sent notices of likely dismissal to 13 special...
Australian special forces involved in murder of 39 Afghan …
WEBNov 20, 2020 · Christopher Knaus. Thu 19 Nov 2020 01.33 EST. Australian special forces were allegedly involved in the murder of 39 Afghan civilians, in some cases executing prisoners to “blood” junior...
Afghanistan war crimes report released by Defence Chief Angus …
WEBNov 19, 2020 · Key points: The IGADF report found junior soldiers were encouraged to shoot prisoners to get their first kill. The report is highly critical of the culture among special forces, accusing troops of covering up crimes. 2nd Squadron SAS will be struck off the Army's order of battle in the wake of the findings.
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