Our armed forces are needed to defend a free, open and accountable society. That is why this house-cleaning is necessary.
Why billionaire Kerry Stokes is backing SAS soldiers accused of war crimes in Afghanistan – and has already lent $1.9million to under-fire Victoria Cross winner Corporal Ben …
The Western Australian media mogul’s association with the Perth-based SAS goes back at least as far as his days playing social rugby with soldiers from the special forces unit in the 1970s.
US troops in Afghanistan: Allies and Republicans alarmed at withdrawal plan
Senior Republicans and US allies have voiced alarm at the announcement that a large number of American troops will be removed from Afghanistan and Iraq. The US is to withdraw 2,500 troops from both …
The inquiry into alleged war crimes by Australian special forces in Afghanistan is done: what now?
From further investigation to potential prosecutions and compensation, the explosive Brereton report will reverberate for a long time …
Kerry Stokes backs SAS soldiers accused of war crimes in Afghanistan
The Western Australian media mogul’s association with the Perth-based SAS goes back at least as far as his days playing social rugby with soldiers from the special forces unit in the 1970s.
Australian special forces faced burden of constant deployment to Afghanistan
The Australian special forces faced an overwhelming number of tours to Afghanistan, with some of the elite soldiers completing 12 separate deployments, the inquiry into allegations of abuse revealed.
‘We expected better from Australia’: shock and anger in Afghanistan at war crimes report
Human rights workers call for alleged victims’ families to be kept informed about criminal investigation …
Pakistan PM Khan lands in Kabul on his maiden visit
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has visited neighbouring Afghanistan, where he vowed to “do everything” to help curb violence and push for a ceasef …
Pakistan Vows to Help Afghanistan Achieve Cease-Fire
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan assured leaders of war-torn neighboring Afghanistan Thursday his government will do its utmost to help them in their bid to seek a reduction in Taliban-led violence …
Australian special forces executed 39 prisoners and civilians in Afghanistan, report finds
Four-year military investigation into alleged war crimes finds “toxic” culture, fueled by elitism, ego and entitlement, led to abuses.