Australia to discharge 13 soldiers after Afghan war crimes probe

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Army chief Rick Burr said the personnel had been served notices which would terminate their service in two weeks. . Read more at straitstimes.com.

SYDNEY - Australia's army on Friday moved to discharge 13 soldiers following a damning report into conduct in Afghanistan that prosecutors believe may have constituted war crimes.

A years-long investigation last week reported that Australia's elite special forces"unlawfully killed" 39 civilians and prisoners in Afghanistan, including by summary execution as part of initiation rituals. Mr Burr said due process must now be respected as the military looks to bring those responsible for wrongdoing to justice.

 

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