- A report released by Justice Paul Brereton on 19 November 2020 revealed allegations of war crimes committed by Australian Special Forces soldiers whilst serving in Afghanistan12. The report outlined information that shocked the Australian public including allegations of 39 unlawful killings of civilians or prisoners, and two cases of cruel treatment1. The Brereton inquiry found "credible information" that 39 people were unlawfully killed by Australian Special Forces in Afghanistan, the vast majority being 'persons under control' (PUCs) who were protected under international law2.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.
On 19 November 2020, a damning report released by Justice Paul Brereton revealed allegations of war crimes committed by Australian Special Forces soldiers whilst serving in Afghanistan. The report outlined information that shocked the Australian public including allegations of 39 unlawful killings of civilians or prisoners, and two cases of cruel treatment.
www.uwa.edu.au/news/article/2020/november/repo…The Brereton inquiry into allegations of war crimes found "credible information" that 39 people were unlawfully killed by Australian Special Forces in Afghanistan, the vast majority being 'persons under control' (PUCs) who were protected under international law. All of those cases involved the Special Air Service Regiment (SAS).www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-21/australian-com… - People also ask
- See moreSee all on Wikipedia
Brereton Report - Wikipedia
The 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. The investigation was led by … See more
The report is divided into three parts. Part one provides background and context of the inquiry, including its genesis. Part two makes up the main body of the report, and examines in detail 57 … See more
Throwdowns
The report found evidence of the practice of "throwdowns", where Australian troops would carry weapons … See moreThe release of the report garnered national headlines, international attention and responses from victims and activists. In response to the … See more
• Elphick, Karen (9 November 2020). "Reports, allegations and inquiries into serious misconduct by Australian troops in Afghanistan … See more
Wikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license Australian 'war crimes': Elite troops killed Afghan civilians, report ...
Australian 'war crimes': Elite troops killed Afghan civilians ... - BBC
What war crimes did Australian soldiers commit in Afghanistan …
Key findings of the Brereton report into allegations of Australian …
Australian 'war crimes': Troops to be fired over Afghan …
WEBNov 26, 2020 · The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has sent notices of likely dismissal to 13 special forces soldiers following last week's damning report on the murder of 39 Afghan civilians and prisoners....
Australian special forces involved in murder of 39 Afghan civilians ...
US warned it might suspend ties with Australian special forces …
Evidence of war crimes found against 25 Australian …
WEBNov 19, 2020 · The inquiry into Australian Special Forces’ misconduct in Afghanistan has found evidence of war crimes involving 25 current or former Australian Defence Force personnel.
War crimes in Afghanistan: the Brereton Report and the Office of …