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ADF admits illegal killings in Afghanistan

20th November 2020 - 02:42 GMT | by Gordon Arthur in Christchurch

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A limited number of Australian special forces personnel stand accused of war crimes in Afghanistan, with 36 incidents referred for criminal investigation.

On 19 November the Australian Defence Force (ADF) released its much-anticipated report on allegations of illegal killings performed by Australian special forces personnel in Afghanistan from 2005-16.

The cover of the report – simply entitled ‘Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force [IGADF] Afghanistan Enquiry Report’ – came with the warning, ‘This report contains objectionable material. Appropriate care is to be taken to limit exposure…’ It took four years to investigate and compile.

Gen Angus Campbell, Chief of the Defence Force, fronted the official release of the report, which is heavily redacted for security, privacy and legal reasons. Campbell as Chief

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Gordon Arthur was the Asia Pacific editor for Shephard Media. Born in Scotland and educated …

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