Australia revokes medals from military leaders linked to war crimes in Afghanistan.

Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles announced the revocation of medals from fewer than 10 military leaders connected to war crimes in Afghanistan, following credible evidence of 39 murders of civilians and prisoners by special forces between 2005 and 2016. This is part of the government's response to the Brereton report, which addressed 139 of its 143 recommendations. A compensation scheme for affected Afghan families has also been established, while criminal investigations continue.

September 12, 2024
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