Australian government unveils compensation plan for war crimes victims in Afghanistan
Date
7/22/2024 3:23:18 AM
(MENAFN) On Saturday, the Australian government unveiled a compensation plan aimed at addressing the harm caused by its special forces in Afghanistan. This initiative is part of the response to the 2020 "Brereton Report," which revealed that Australian Defense Force (ADF) personnel were implicated in grave offenses, including the "murder" of 39 prisoners and civilians between 2005 and 2016. The report's findings were a result of an extensive investigation into the conduct of Australian troops during their mission in Afghanistan.
According to a Defense Department spokesperson, the government is dedicated to implementing the recommendations of the Brereton Report fully. This includes the establishment of the Afghanistan Investigation Compensation Plan, which will provide financial restitution to victims of war crimes or their families. The spokesperson emphasized that the government is committed to delivering compensation to those affected by these serious breaches of conduct.
Australia's involvement in Afghanistan saw approximately 400 troops stationed in the country as part of international peacekeeping efforts alongside the U.S. and other allied nations. Over a span of 20 years, more than 39,000 Australian soldiers served in Afghanistan. Australia's military engagement in the region concluded with a withdrawal in 2021. The new compensation plan represents a significant step towards acknowledging and addressing the suffering caused by the misconduct of some of its military personnel.
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