Australian Government Cancels Awards for Ex-Military Officers Amid War Crimes Scandal

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The Australian government has cut ties with a group of ex-military commanders over allegations of war crimes in Afghanistan. The officials, whose identities remain undisclosed for privacy reasons, had command positions during the time when their subordinates faced accusations of misconduct. The decision to cancel their awards and honors comes after a long-awaited report by Maj Gen Paul Brereton, who found credible evidence of unlawful killings and mistreatment by 25 Australian special forces personnel. The move aims to address the controversial issue of command accountability and restore trust in the Australian Defense Force (ADF).

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