An inquiry into allegations of war crimes involving the Australian Defence Force in Afghanistan was initiated on May 29, 2026.
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What happened
An inquiry into allegations of war crimes involving the Australian Defence Force in Afghanistan was initiated on May 29, 2026.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- David McBride leaked evidence of war crimes in Afghanistan, leading to an AFP raid on ABC Sydney headquarters.Sub-event
Petition asks House to shut down OSI regarding war crimes in Afghanistan.1 source
Alleged war crimes during deployments in Afghanistan are being investigated.1 source
- An incident involving Oliver Jordan Schulz occurred in Afghanistan on May 27, 2026, and is currently under court proceedings.Sub-event
Inquiry into allegations of war crimes involving the Australian Defence Force in Afghanistan.1 source
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The entities involved
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Australian Defence Force
combined military forces of Australia
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Afghanistan
country in Central and South Asia
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Commonwealth
American nonprofit organization
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