Australian special forces Afghanistan war crimes inquiry report released – latest updates

Australian defence force releases long-awaited Brereton report into allegations SAS committed war crimes in Afghanistan from 2006 to 2016. Follow live

Campbell:

I have accepted all of the Inspector General’s findings and a comprehensive implementation plan is being developed to action his 143 recommendations and any additional measures necessary. I will lead this effort, supported by the Chief of Army and other senior defence leaders.

Campbell says those alleged to have been unlawfully killed include prisoners, farmers and other civilians.

He says the “shameful record” includes alleged instances in which new patrol members were involved in an “appalling practice known as blooding”.

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