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Justice Anthony Besanko found newspapers established substantial or contextual truth of allegations of murders of unarmed civilians in Afghanistan

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Two years after the Taliban retook power in Afghanistan, the country’s citizens still lack pathways to safety in the European Union, a leading global charity warned as it accused the bloc’s leaders of “staggering neglect”.

The US raised concerns with Australia that alleged war crimes by special forces troops in Afghanistan could derail joint military operations.

Australia's defence chief said on Wednesday the United States warned him in 2021 that allegations Australian special forces soldiers killed prisoners and civilians in Afghanistan may trigger a law prohibiting assistance from the United States.

Three newspapers accused Ben Roberts-Smith, recipient of Australia’s highest military honour, of war crimes – now the five-year court case is coming to an end

Australia’s defense force chief says the U.S. government has warned that allegations of war crimes against Australian soldiers in Afghanistan could prevent U.S. forces from working with Australia’s Special Air Service Regiment

Defence chief Angus Campbell reveals the United States military warned that allegations of war crimes may affect future cooperation with Australia.

The Qatari prime minister held secret talks with the supreme leader of the Taliban this month on resolving tension with the international community, a source briefed on the meeting said, signaling a new willingness by Afghanistan's rulers to discuss ways to end their isolation.