Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pays tribute to veterans 25 years after deployment
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese led a national commemoration at the Australian War Memorial to mark the 25th anniversary of Australia's military involvement in Afghanistan. The event honored the 47 personnel who died during the conflict and recognized the contributions of Afghan interpreters and soldiers.
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The ceremony highlights the long-term social and political impact of Australia's longest war and the ongoing public discourse regarding military conduct and veteran support.
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Share A A A Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to Australian troops who endured a battlefield where every footstep could conceal an explosive and threats could come from within their own ranks, as up to 800 veterans gathered to mark 25 years since the beginning of Australia’s longest war.
Among the 1400 veterans, miliary personnel, politicians and VIPs attending Sunday’s national commemoration at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra was Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith, who faces five charges of war crime murder over the alleged executions of Afghan detainees. He strongly denies the allegations.
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