Elite Australian soldiers investigated for war crimes

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The conduct of 10 Special Air Service soldiers is under investigation, with the killings of at least 12 Afghanis also being examined. 9News

Any cases will be heard in a civil court.Minister for Defence Personnel Darren Chester acknowledged it would be a "difficult time"."The allegations do not sit comfortably on the broad shoulders of the men and women who serve our nation with such distinction," he said.

"I want to reassure again the Australian public, that they can have enormous trust and faith and pride in the men and women that keep us safe in a challenging world."

 

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Isn't that what we send our soldiers to war for, to kill the enemy? It's a sad day when we start to question our own soldiers who are risking their lives for our country!!!

Because the Taliban and lSlS conduct themselves so well.

Good! If the majority of soldiers can behave themselves the bad ones have no excuse.

Thought this was a war against terrorism & not a TV soap opera.

No one cares

Go fight your own wars

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