Australian forces killed 39 unarmed Afghans: report

Kabul

Australian special forces allegedly killed 39 unarmed prisoners and civilians in Afghanistan. Senior commandos reportedly forced junior soldiers to kill defenceless captives in order to “blood” them for combat, a four-year investigation found. Australia said that 19 current and former soldiers will be referred for potential criminal prosecution for allegedly killing the 39 Afghan locals.—Agencies

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