David McBride to face trial this year as Australian Defence Force investigates alleged Afghanistan war crimes
1 year, 8 months ago

David McBride to face trial this year as Australian Defence Force investigates alleged Afghanistan war crimes

ABC  

The man accused of leaking information about Australian soldiers' alleged war crimes in Afghanistan has finally received a trial date, four years after he was charged. Key points: Former military lawyer David McBride will be tried in November He has argued he should be immune from prosecution as he was a whistleblower acting in the public interest The Australian Defence Force is now investigating several senior officers over alleged war crimes Former military officer and lawyer David McBride faces five charges, including theft, disclosing information in breach of the Crimes Act and unlawfully giving classified information under the Defence Act. Earlier, the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force had commissioned an investigation of "rumours" of potential war crimes, which led to the so-called Brereton report. "There is no public interest in prosecuting David McBride, who blew the whistle on alleged war crimes committed by Australian forces in Afghanistan.

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Jailed whistleblower David McBride says he has faced threats from other inmates in Canberra prison
1 month ago

Jailed whistleblower David McBride says he has faced threats from other inmates in Canberra prison

ABC  

Sitting in a tiny interview room inside the Alexander Maconochie Centre, Canberra's only prison with a high-security wing, David McBride stares at the cameras uncomfortably. "People who are actually, genuinely exposing problems with the government are classified as criminals and put in jail … it's very, very dangerous." The Afghan Files Photo shows Special forces soldier fires weapon Secret defence …

Why allegations of war crimes against Australian Defence Force soldiers may never result in charges
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why allegations of war crimes against Australian Defence Force soldiers may never result in charges

ABC  

The prospect of multiple prosecutions of members of the Australian Defence Force over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan appears dim. In a statement to federal parliament, Mr Marles said: "The allegations which are the subject of the Brereton report are arguably the most serious allegations of Australian war crimes in our history. "We are, like the Brereton report, looking at …

Australia strips senior commanders of military honours over Afghanistan war crimes allegations
3 months, 1 week ago

Australia strips senior commanders of military honours over Afghanistan war crimes allegations

The Independent  

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Australia strips medals from military commanders over Afghanistan war crime allegations
3 months, 1 week ago

Australia strips medals from military commanders over Afghanistan war crime allegations

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Several serving and former Australian military commanders have been stripped of medals over allegations of war crimes committed during the Afghanistan war, Defense Minister Richard Marles said Thursday. “The allegations which are the subject of the Brereton Report are arguably the most serious allegations of Australian war crimes in our history,” Marles told Parliament. “Had we known …

David McBride: Army whistleblower who exposed alleged Australian war crimes jailed
7 months, 1 week ago

David McBride: Army whistleblower who exposed alleged Australian war crimes jailed

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — An Australian judge sentenced a former army lawyer to almost six years in prison on Tuesday for leaking to the media classified information that exposed allegations of Australian war crimes in Afghanistan. McBride’s documents formed the basis of an Australian Broadcasting Corp. seven-part television series in 2017 that contained war crime allegations including Australian Special Air Service …

David McBride: Australian war crimes whistleblower pleads guilty to leaking military secrets
1 year, 1 month ago

David McBride: Australian war crimes whistleblower pleads guilty to leaking military secrets

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Former military lawyer David McBride …

Military lawyer David McBride pleads guilty to unlawfully sharing secret allegations of Australian war crimes
1 year, 1 month ago

Military lawyer David McBride pleads guilty to unlawfully sharing secret allegations of Australian war crimes

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Former military lawyer David McBride has given up his fight against charges he broke the law by leaking classified material to journalists. Key points: Former army lawyer David McBride pleads guilty to three charges of stealing and unlawfully sharing secret information The ACT Supreme Court heard he was concerned about "excessive" investigations of troops' alleged misconduct in Afghanistan McBride is …

Trial of military whistleblower David McBride, who leaked secret allegations of Australian war crimes, begins
1 year, 1 month ago

Trial of military whistleblower David McBride, who leaked secret allegations of Australian war crimes, begins

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The trial of an Australian military lawyer who leaked secret information about alleged war crimes to journalists has begun in Canberra. Key points: David McBride faces five charges of stealing and unlawfully disclosing military secrets His trial is expected to focus on whether he had a duty to defy defence orders and act in the public interest Arguments before a …

Brereton report on Australian war crimes throws light on a culture of secrecy and cover-up
4 years, 1 month ago

Brereton report on Australian war crimes throws light on a culture of secrecy and cover-up

ABC  

In the early days of the Abbott Government, the then minister for immigration and border protection, Scott Morrison, would appear in what is known as the Blue Room at Parliament House to give updates on the new government's Operation Sovereign Borders. "Operation Sovereign Borders is the Government's response to stopping the flow of illegal boat arrivals to Australia that commenced …

Rights group, Afghan envoy want more probes into war crimes
4 years, 1 month ago

Rights group, Afghan envoy want more probes into war crimes

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It’s important to understand that the elite Australian special …

Australian 'war crimes': Report alleges 39 Afghan civilians murdered
4 years, 1 month ago

Australian 'war crimes': Report alleges 39 Afghan civilians murdered

Daily Mail  

The world has reacted with disgust and anger after a damning inquiry into Australian soldiers in Afghanistan exposed a disturbing litany of alleged war crimes. Major General Paul Brereton's investigation took four and a half years to scrutinise the conduct of special forces soldiers between 2005 and 2016 Prime Minister Scott Morrison had called Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's office earlier …

Australia finds evidence of war crimes in Afghanistan inquiry
4 years, 1 month ago

Australia finds evidence of war crimes in Afghanistan inquiry

Al Jazeera  

Australia said on Thursday that its special forces were suspected of being responsible for 39 unlawful killings in Afghanistan, as it released a long-awaited report into alleged war crimes committed in the South Asian nation. The report “found there to be credible information to substantiate 23 incidents of alleged unlawful killing of 39 people by 25 Australian special forces personnel …

Afghanistan war crimes report released by Defence Chief Angus Campbell includes evidence of 39 murders by special forces
4 years, 1 month ago

Afghanistan war crimes report released by Defence Chief Angus Campbell includes evidence of 39 murders by special forces

ABC  

A culture of secrecy, fabrication and deceit has cast a heavy shadow over the legacy of the Australian special forces deployment in Afghanistan, with a landmark inquiry recommending 19 soldiers be investigated by police for the "murder" of 39 prisoners and civilians, and the cruel treatment of two others. Key points: The IGADF report found junior soldiers were encouraged to …

What war crimes did Australian soldiers commit in Afghanistan and will anyone go to jail?
4 years, 1 month ago

What war crimes did Australian soldiers commit in Afghanistan and will anyone go to jail?

ABC  

A landmark investigation has found "credible information" Australian soldiers murdered innocent civilians during the conflict in Afghanistan. Justice Brereton said he received enough information to say 19 Australian soldiers had illegally killed 39 people and "cruelly treated" another two. "War crimes" are outlined in section 268 of the Commonwealth Criminal Code They include offences such as wilful killing, torture, inhumane …

Australia's Military Reports Alleged War Crimes By Australians In Afghanistan
4 years, 1 month ago

Australia's Military Reports Alleged War Crimes By Australians In Afghanistan

NPR  

Australia's Military Reports Alleged War Crimes By Australians In Afghanistan MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: As American forces draw down in Afghanistan, a country that has fought alongside the U.S. is having a reckoning. CAMPBELL: This shameful record includes alleged instances in which new patrol members were coerced to shoot a prisoner in order to achieve that soldier's first kill in …

Australia appoints special investigator over alleged war crimes
4 years, 1 month ago

Australia appoints special investigator over alleged war crimes

Al Jazeera  

Investigator will decide whether to prosecute members of military over crimes allegedly committed in Afghanistan. Australia will appoint a special investigator to determine whether to prosecute members of the country’s military for alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday, as the country prepared for the release of a four-year inquiry into the allegations. The …

Special investigator appointed to prosecute Australian soldiers accused of Afghanistan war crimes
4 years, 1 month ago

Special investigator appointed to prosecute Australian soldiers accused of Afghanistan war crimes

ABC  

A special investigator will be appointed to prosecute allegations of Australian war crimes in Afghanistan as the Government prepares to release a long-awaited report into the conduct of special forces during the conflict. Key points: The investigator will look into criminal matters raised by an inquiry into alleged war crimes A report on alleged unlawful killings by soldiers in Afghanistan …

Australia police drop probe into Afghan ‘war crimes’ reporting
4 years, 2 months ago

Australia police drop probe into Afghan ‘war crimes’ reporting

Al Jazeera  

The decision came after ABC alleged Australian troops had killed unarmed men and children in Afghanistan. The Australian Federal Police said prosecutors found there were “reasonable prospects of conviction” in the case against Australian Broadcasting Corporation journalist Daniel Oakes, but determined it was not in the public interest to proceed with criminal charges. The decision came more than three years …

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