The Killing Field
We investigate explosive revelations about killings and cover-ups by Australian special forces in Afghanistan.
Content warning: This film contains graphic images of death throughout.
They are Australia’s elite special forces. For more than 10 years, they were on the front lines of the war in Afghanistan. But explosive revelations expose a series of killings by some of these highly trained soldiers.
In this revealing programme, a special forces operative who was on these covert missions speaks out about what he saw. What he has to say will shock and appal.
In an investigation that was months in the making, drawing upon sources in Australia and Afghanistan, 101 East exposes a culture of impunity and cover-up among members of Australia’s special forces.