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Australian special forces allegedly committed war crimes in Afghanistan: report

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An Australian Special Operations Task Group soldier during the Shah Wali Kot Offensive in 2013

An Australian Special Operations Task Group soldier observing the valley during the Shah Wali Kot Offensive. Source: Australian Department of Defence

A former special forces soldier and now Liberal MP says allegations Australia's elite soldiers may have committed war crimes in Afghanistan should be taken seriously. The allegations were raised in a confidential defence inquiry report obtained by Fairfax Media.

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A former special forces soldier and now Liberal MP says allegations Australia's elite soldiers may have committed war crimes in Afghanistan should be taken seriously. The allegations were raised in a confidential defence inquiry report obtained by Fairfax Media.

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