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‘Every day they were on our shoulders. They destroyed the dignity of all Pashtuns,’ says the father of Dad Mohammad, who was killed by an Australian soldier, allegedly illegally.
‘Every day they were on our shoulders. They destroyed the dignity of all Pashtuns,’ says the father of Dad Mohammad, who was killed by an Australian soldier, allegedly illegally.
What is the scope of accountability for war crimes under international and Australian law, and how does it apply to commanders who should have known about the crimes? By Binoy Kampmark
War crime charges brought upon an Australian soldier in Afghanistan have raised concerns that military commanders will be exonerated of any responsibility.
Being the scapegoat of tribal lore cast out with the heavy weight of sins remains a popular political motif. Supposedly noble soldiers, by way of example, are punished for not adhering to the rules of war. In breaching the codes of killing and the protocols ...