Twist in war crimes whistleblower trial
There’s been a twist in the criminal trial of a whistleblower who exposed alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan has descended into chaos after the Taliban seized control of Kabul. See the latest updates.
Unlikely Aussie to attend Queen’s funeral
Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith plans to travel to London to attend the official commemorations for the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Former special forces commando sues ABC
Heston Russell is suing the public broadcaster and two of its senior journalists for defamation in relation to two articles which he says accused him of alleged war crimes.
Outrage over Taliban hostage’s Kabul return
Australia’s immigration minister has responded to “distressing” vision of a NSW teacher and former Taliban hostage being back in Afghanistan.
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Best of the World Cup to be thrown out in 2019
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Family fights for Afghan war hero to be listed at memorial
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Aussies still in danger despite end of combat – Afghanistan
‘AUSTRALIA’S mission in Afghanistan has changed, not ended’ the Defence Force chief told an international meeting overnight.
Afghanistan fatal helicopter crash due to number of factors
THE Defence Force has released the Commission of Inquiry report into the circumstances surrounding a fatal helicopter crash in Afghanistan on 30 May 2011.
Increased threat warning never made it to murdered diggers
THREE diggers killed by a rogue Afghan soldier were never warned about the increased threat of a ‘green-on-blue’ attack.
Intelligence aware of insider attack threat
THE threat of a possible insider attack was not deemed a major priority at the time three Australian soldiers were killed in Afghanistan.
Insider attack threat ‘high’ before soldiers murdered
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Murdered soldiers were not trained as mentors
AUSTRALIAN troops shot by a rogue Afghan soldier were not trained in what mentoring was, nor how to do it while still protecting themselves.
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