Ex-ADF chief Hurley’s horror at ‘atrocities’
Governor-General David Hurley has lashed the alleged Afghanistan ‘atrocities’ as ‘horrific and reprehensible’.
Australian War Crimes
Bad policy on war led to horror in the field
This day of shame and regret, not only for the ADF but for the nation, has its origin in the wretchedly ill-advised way Australia goes to war.
Morrison vow: there’ll be no repeats
Scott Morrison has assured Australians that measures implemented to ensure the same mistakes ‘can’t be repeated’ following a damning war-crimes probe.
Ghani’s version of PM’s call disputed
Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani says Scott Morrison personally expressed his ‘deepest sorrow’ over allegations that 39 innocent Afghans were unlawfully killed by Australian troops.
Lest we forget the 39 murdered Afghan civilians
If you had told me when I joined the army that decades later nearly two dozen soldiers would be accused of the unauthorised killing of 39 civilians, I would not have believed you.
Vital light must not cast a shadow
There are wars that end in clear victory or defeat and then there is Australia’s experience in Afghanistan, the so-called graveyard of empires.
‘Imprudent’ response to political convenience
Successive Australian governments have found it politically convenient to call on special forces units when they needed to send troops into harm’s way.
Roberts-Smith puts up medal as collateral
The former SAS corporal offered his prized Victoria Cross and other wartime medals to help fund his legal action against Nine.
‘Disturbing’: Army chief responds to inquiry
Chief of Army Rick Burr has called on personnel to repair trust and support ‘cultural renewal’.
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