Ben Pronk asserts war crimes are common, calls out military leaders
Former SAS commander Ben Pronk has asserted that war crimes are common in conflicts and criticized military leaders for evading responsibility. He emphasized the need for evaluating mitigating circumstances regarding soldiers' actions during intense operations. Pronk's comments come as society debates the prosecution of SAS veterans over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.
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Published 03 Jul 2026, 07:31 UTC · Updated 03 Jul 2026, 08:30 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The West Australian. Editorial policy · Corrections
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