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defence correspondent Andrew Greene

Afghanistan war crime allegations prompted US warnings about cooperation with Australia

Defence chief Angus Campbell was questioned at Senate Estimates on Wednesday about a letter he received from the United States embassy. (ABC News: David Sciasci)

The United States military warned Australia's defence chief that allegations of war crimes from Afghanistan may affect future cooperation with the SAS and Special Operations Command.

Defence chief Angus Campbell has revealed he was advised in writing about American legislation known as "Leahy Law", which prohibits American forces from providing assistance to foreign units accused of gross violations of human rights.

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