Up to nine Australian commanders who served in the Afghan war have had their military awards revoked following a war crimes investigation.
Defence Minister Richard Marles called the situation a “national shame.”
Australian Commanders Stripped of Medals Amid War Crimes Inquiry
Defence Minister Richard Marles called it a “national shame.”
Service medals are displayed during an ANZAC Day parade in Sydney, Australia on April 25, 2022. Brendon Thorne/Getty Images
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].
