New information into deadliest alleged Afghanistan war crime suggests civilians were killed by Australian special forces to cover tracks

The ABC brings to light shocking new accounts of the single deadliest alleged war crime committed by Australia's special forces in Afghanistan. ABC Investigations then revealed that two SAS patrol members had witnessed Soldier C kill an unarmed Afghan man in an earlier operation. Please use this form to get in contact with the ABC Investigations team, or if you require more secure communication, please choose an option on the confidential tips page Please to get in contact with the ABC Investigations team, or if you require more secure communication, please choose an Contact Mark Willacy using ProtonMail [email protected] Prisoner shot dead ABC Investigations has identified a third SAS member of Zulu 1 who also opened fire on the Afghans near and around the tractor. The Afghan villagers of Sara Aw showed the ABC a gravesite and provided a list of 12 names of people they say were civilians killed on the SAS operation: Mohammad Zaher Shah Abdul Salim Fiz Mohammad Omar Jan Mohammad Azim Sakhi Jan Wali Jan Gulab Khan Gran Abdullah Toor Jan Nazar Mohammad When contacted about whether the operation at Sara Aw had been referred to the Australian Federal Police or the Office of the Special Investigator, a Defence spokesperson said it would not be appropriate to comment on specific allegations or investigations, adding that Defence was working closely with the OSI "to ensure appropriate access to relevant information". Credits Reporter: Mark Willacy Digital producer: Clare Blumer Defence support services: The Defence all-hours Support Line is a confidential telephone and online service for ADF members and their families 1800 628 036 The Defence all-hours Support Line is a confidential telephone and online service for ADF members and their families Open Arms provides 24-hour free and confidential counselling and support for current and former ADF members and their families 1800 011 046 Open Arms provides 24-hour free and confidential counselling and support for current and former ADF members and their families Soldier On is a national support services provider for Defence personnel, contemporary veterans, and their families.