Afghanistan Conflict Anniversary
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- Niki BurnsideABC News (AU)
- Penny TraversABC News (AU)
- Nicholas CominoDaily Mail
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Afghanistan Conflict Anniversary. (2026, October 13). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/71464
“Afghanistan Conflict Anniversary.” The Aporia, 13 Oct. 2026, https://the-aporia.com/event/71464.
“Afghanistan Conflict Anniversary.” The Aporia, October 13, 2026. https://the-aporia.com/event/71464.
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Over the next two decades, more than 35,000 Australians served in Afghanistan or in support roles in the Middle East.
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Forty-seven Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel died and 263 were wounded as a result of their service in the country.
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Ben Roberts-Smith, an Australian soldier facing five war crime murder charges, attended a ceremony at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra to mark 25 years since Australia’s deployment to Afghanistan. Despite his ongoing legal issues, Roberts-Smith, wearing his medals, was granted permission by the court to attend the event alongside about 600 veterans. The appearance coincides with continued public and political…
Ben Roberts-Smith wears his medals at Afghanistan anniversary service while facing war crime murder charges →Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commemorated the 25th anniversary of Australia's involvement in the Afghan war at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, praising soldiers who fought there. Among the attendees was Ben Roberts-Smith, a decorated soldier facing serious accusations of war crimes. The event also saw former prime ministers John Howard, Tony Abbott, and Scott Morrison present, alongside other dignitaries…
Ben Roberts-Smith attends Canberra event honouring Australian troops who served in Afghanistan →Analysis
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Over the next two decades, more than 35,000 Australians served in Afghanistan or in support roles in the Middle East.
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11 Oct Ben Roberts-Smith attends Canberra event honouring Australian troops who served in AfghanistanPrime Minister Anthony Albanese commemorated the 25th anniversary of Australia's involvement in the Afghan war at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, praising soldiers who fought there. Among the attendees was Ben Roberts-Smith, a decorated soldier facing serious accusations of war crimes. The event also saw former prime ministers John Howard, Tony Abbott, and Scott Morrison present, alongside other dignitaries…The Guardian
11 Oct Ben Roberts-Smith wears his medals at Afghanistan anniversary service while facing war crime murder chargesBen Roberts-Smith, an Australian soldier facing five war crime murder charges, attended a ceremony at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra to mark 25 years since Australia’s deployment to Afghanistan. Despite his ongoing legal issues, Roberts-Smith, wearing his medals, was granted permission by the court to attend the event alongside about 600 veterans. The appearance coincides with continued public and political…Daily Mail11 Oct Commemoration marks 25 years since Australia joined Afghanistan conflict
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