Australia's army chief was 'shocked' and 'sickened' by allegations special forces soldiers allegedly murdered 39 Afghani citizens while on tour in the war-torn country. Chief of Army Lieutenant General Rick Burr said he was 'shocked' and 'sickened' by allegations Australian special forces soldiers murdered 39 Afghani citizens'Oh, I was sick. Since 2016, the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force has examined allegations of war crimes by Australian special forces in Afghanistan. Since 2016, the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force has examined allegations of war crimes by Australian special forces in Afghanistan. Thirty-nine Afghans were unlawfully killed in 23 incidents, either by special forces or at the instruction of special forces.

Source: Daily Mail November 22, 2020 21:01 UTC