Supplied image obtained Thursday, May 9, 2013, An Australian Special Operations Task Group soldier takes aim during the Shah Wali Kot Offensive. Source: Australian Department of Defence
Members of Australia's elite special forces have been accused of committing war crimes in Afghanistan amid weak leadership and a lack of accountability, a confidential defence inquiry has found. Fairfax medoia are reporting the inquiry was told of alleged unsanctioned and illegal application of violence on operations, and disregard for human life. West Australian MP Andrew Hastie, who served three tours in Afghanistan, say he has confidence in the report.
Members of Australia's elite special forces have been accused of committing war crimes in Afghanistan amid weak leadership and a lack of accountability, a confidential defence inquiry has found. Fairfax medoia are reporting the inquiry was told of alleged unsanctioned and illegal application of violence on operations, and disregard for human life. West Australian MP Andrew Hastie, who served three tours in Afghanistan, say he has confidence in the report.
