Australian military report says SAS officers knew of unlawful 'throwdowns' in Afghanistan
A newly released Australian Defence Force inspector-general report says some SAS officers knew soldiers under their command were planting weapons on dead Afghan civilians to make them appear to be combatants. The report says the practice, described as "throwdowns," was not stopped despite officers having actual knowledge of misconduct in theatre. It adds a new layer to long-running scrutiny of Australian special forces conduct in Afghanistan.The executive summary of the 2021 investigation was posted online this week. It examines the cultural context of the special operations command and describes a "breakdown of command" and erosion of military discipline during operations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 22:30 LONDON
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